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statement

sta·te·ment

UK/ˈsteɪtm(ə)nt/ US/ˈsteɪtmənt/ common

noun

1.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

  • “according to his statement he was in London on that day”
2.

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

  • “it was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true”
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3.

(music) the presentation of a musical theme

  • “the initial statement of the sonata”
4.

a nonverbal message

  • “a Cadillac makes a statement about who you are”
  • “his tantrums are a statement of his need for attention”
5.

the act of affirming or asserting or stating something

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Origin

From state + -ment.

Phrases

  • account statement
  • bank statement
  • blanket statement
  • counter statement
  • diversity statement
  • doorknob statement
  • environmental impact statement
  • fashion statement

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