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- pronunciation:
- steIt
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noun |
| definition 1: |
A statement is something that is said in words. It is often something important or serious.
Gabby's dad made a statement at dinner that surprised her and her brother. He said that he'd gotten a new job and the family would have to move.The company president made a statement to the newspapers about the opening of a new factory in the town. |
| definition 2: |
A statement is any sentence that is not a question.
David's letter to his grandmother contained four statements and three questions. |
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A statement is a report of a person's account with a bank or company. A statement tells the person how much money they have or how much money they owe.
Ms. Peters receives a statement from her bank every month.- synonyms:
- account, record, report
- similar words:
- bill
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| related words: |
budget, comment, expression, notice, observation |
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