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   statement

   /ˈsteɪtm(ə)nt/

   noun

   • 1. a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing: "do you agree with this statement?"
   • ▪ an official account of facts, views, or plans, especially one for release to the media: "the ministers issued a joint statement calling for negotiations"
   • ▪ a formal account of events given by a witness, defendant, or other party to the police or in a court of law: "she made a statement to the police"
   • ▪ an expression of an attitude or belief that is made by means of actions or appearance: "the hope is that they will fill the stands and terraces to make a statement about the importance of this club"
   • ▪ denoting something, such as a visually striking piece of jewellery, clothing, or interior decoration, that is intended to convey a particular attitude or image: "she accessorized with a dazzling orange scarf and a statement necklace"
   • ▪ (in the UK) an official assessment made by a local education authority concerning a child's special educational needs: "children with statements of special educational needs"
   • 2. a document setting out items of debit and credit between a bank or other organization and a customer: "you'll have your own account with a monthly statement"
   • 3. a presentation of a theme or melody within a composition.

   verb

   • 1. officially assess (a child) as having special educational needs: British "a reassessment of statemented children"

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   What is a statement in English?

   • : an oral or written assertion (as by a witness) or conduct intended as an assertion see also hearsay, prior consistent statement, prior inconsistent statement Nglish: Translation of statement for Spanish Speakers Britannica English: Translation of statement for Arabic Speakers Love words? Need even more definitions?

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   What is a statement in law?

   • A statement is a sentence that says something is true, like "Pizza is delicious." There are other kinds of statements in the worlds of the law, banking, and government. All statements claim something or make a point. If you witness an accident, you make a statement to police, describing what you saw.

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   What is a government statement?

   • [countable] a formal or official account of facts or opinions synonym declaration A government spokesperson made a statement to the press. The court heard witness statements from several people. The prosecution delivered a brilliant opening statement. statement on/about something The government will issue a statement on the policy change today.

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   • [uncountable] (formal) the act of stating or expressing something in words synonym expression When writing instructions, clarity of statement is the most important thing. Definition of statement noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   a communication or declaration in speech or writing, setting forth facts, particulars, etc. a single sentence or assertion: I agree with everything you said except for your last statement. Commerce. an abstract of an account, as one rendered to show the balance due.

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   statement. ( ˈsteɪtmənt) n. 1. the act of stating. 2. something that is stated, esp a formal prepared announcement or reply. 3. (Law) law a declaration of matters of fact, esp in a pleading. 4. (Accounting & Book-keeping) an account containing a summary of bills or invoices and displaying the total amount due. 5.