statement

statement

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state‧ment¹ S2 W1 /ˈsteɪtmənt/ noun1. [countable] something you say or write, especially publicly or officially, to let people know your intentions or opinions, or to record facts:
    In an official statement, she formally announced her resignation.
    statement on/about
    the Prime Minister’s recent statements on Europe
2. [countable] a record showing amounts of money paid, received, owed etc:
    the company’s annual financial statements
    I haven’t received my bank statement for last month yet.
3. [countable] something you do, make, wear etc that causes people to have a certain opinion about you:
    The type of car you drive makes a statement about you.
    a fashion statement
4. [uncountable] formal the act of expressing something in words:
    presentation and clarity of statement
     

COLLOCATIONS

■ verbs
   ▪ make a statement (=say something, especially in public) The minister will make a statement on the matter tomorrow.
   ▪ give a statement (=make a statement, especially to the police) He gave a statement to the police.
   ▪ issue/release/put out a statement (=give a written statement to newspapers, TV etc) The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a short statement saying the meeting was ‘useful’.
   ▪ take/get a statement from somebody I asked the police why they didn’t take a statement from me four years ago.
   ▪ withdraw your statement (=say that a statement you gave is not true) She later withdrew her statement.
■ ADJECTIVES/NOUN + statement
   ▪ a short/brief statement Police last night issued a brief statement about the incident.
   ▪ a clear statement (=giving an opinion clearly) The article was a clear statement of his beliefs.
   ▪ a sweeping statement (=one that is too general) Researchers do not want to make any sweeping statements at this stage.
   ▪ a false/misleading statement (=one that is not true) She is accused of making false statements to obtain a passport.
   ▪ an official statement The company is expected to make an official statement tomorrow.
   ▪ a formal statement (=one you must sign to show that it is true) You will be asked to make a formal statement.
   ▪ a public statement (=one made in public) We will be making no public statements about the matter.
   ▪ a written statement One neighbour said in a written statement that she often heard a baby ‘crying for help’.
   ▪ a prepared statement (=one that is prepared and then read out) His solicitor read a prepared statement on his behalf.
   ▪ a sworn statement (=one that you officially promise is true) The reports were based on sworn statements of graduates of the terrorist training camp.
   ▪ a policy statement (=one that explains a government policy) In his first major policy statement to Parliament he promised to end corruption in public life.
   ▪ a mission statement (=one in which an organization states its aims) The role of a mission statement is to focus on the purpose of the organization.
     

THESAURUS

   ▪ statement something that someone says or writes publicly in order to tell people what they intend to do, what their opinion is etc: The President will make a statement to the press this afternoon.
   ▪ announcement a public or official statement telling people what has happened or what will happen: The announcement was heard by millions of radio listeners this morning. | The company made an announcement yesterday that Rogers has resigned as managing director.
   ▪ declaration an important official statement, especially about what a government or organization intends to do: On the 19th of July a declaration of war was delivered in Berlin. | Independence Hall is where the delegates met to sign the Declaration of Independence and write the Constitution.
   ▪ press release an official statement giving information to the newspapers, radio, or television: The singer issued a press release saying that she was too ill to continue with the tour.
   ▪ testimony a formal statement saying that something is true, especially one a witness makes in a court of law: The testimony of the two arresting officers was an important part of the prosecution case. | The jury based their decision almost entirely on the testimony of one witness.
   ▪ affidavit law a written statement that you swear is true, for use as proof in a court of law: A prison doctor who treated the accused sent an affidavit about his mental state.

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statement² verb [transitive]
British English if an education authority statements a child who has special educational needs, they give a school additional money to help teach that child

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statement³ adjective [only before noun]
statement pieces of jewellery, shoes etc are very noticeable and impressive - used especially in magazines