statement

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.

“Statement” is pronounced STAYTMNT (/ˈsteɪtmənt/ in IPA).

Here is “statement” used in a sentence: “The company released a statement denying the allegations.”

Words with a similar meaning to “statement” include declaration, expression and remark.

“Statement” is a noun.

“Statement” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

“Statement” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: something said or written that expresses a fact, opinion, or position.

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.

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.

'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.