statement
STAYTMNT
Statement (noun) means something said or written that expresses a fact, opinion, or position. Example: “The mayor will make a short statement to reporters outside the town hall this afternoon.”
noun
1
Something said or written that expresses a fact, opinion, or position.
"The mayor will make a short statement to reporters outside the town hall this afternoon."
"The company released a statement denying the allegations."
"Her statement to police matched the other witness accounts."
2
A regular document summarizing financial activity, such as for a bank account.
"The monthly statement arrives by post on the first working day of each month."
"I found an unfamiliar payment when I looked through my credit card statement."
"Check your bank statement to make sure the charge went through."
How to use statement
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething declared, or a document that lays out financial or factual information.
Common pairings
make a statement
bank statement
official statement
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Word forms
- Plural
- statements
- Third person singular
- statements
- Past tense
- statemented
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Etymology
Formed from state plus the noun-forming suffix -ment.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for statement
cement
element
clement
movement
pavement
tenement
inclement
abatement
amusement
agreement
excrement
amazement
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Frequently asked questions
What does “statement” mean?
The word “statement” means something said or written that expresses a fact, opinion, or position. In plain terms, something declared, or a document that lays out financial or factual information.
How do you pronounce “statement”?
“Statement” is pronounced STAYTMNT (/ˈsteɪtmənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “statement” in a sentence?
Here is “statement” used in a sentence: “The company released a statement denying the allegations.”
What is another word for “statement”?
Words with a similar meaning to “statement” include declaration, expression and remark.
What part of speech is “statement”?
“Statement” is a noun.
Is “statement” a common word?
“Statement” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “statement” have?
“Statement” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: something said or written that expresses a fact, opinion, or position.
What is the difference between a statement and a question?
A statement asserts something: it presents a fact, opinion, or position and normally ends with a full stop, as in 'The shop is closed.' A question asks for information or a response and ends with a question mark, as in 'Is the shop closed?' One tells; the other asks.
What are the main types of statement?
In everyday use, statements range from factual statements, which can be checked as true or false, to opinion statements, which express a view. There are also official or public statements issued by organisations, and specialised kinds such as financial statements, bank statements, and personal statements used in applications.
What is an example of a statement?
'The meeting starts at nine' is a factual statement; 'I think the plan will work' is an opinion statement. A company saying 'We regret the delay and are investigating' is a public statement. Each one expresses a fact, view, or position rather than asking a question or giving an order.
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