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statement

11 definitions • 21 examples
1
something that someone says or writes officially, or an action done to express an opinion:

Examples:

The government is expected to issue a statement about the investigation to the press.
He produced a signed statement from the prisoner.
He threw paint over the fur coats because he wanted to make a statement about cruelty to animals.
[ + that ] We were not surprised by their statement that jobs would be cut.
2
a record of the amounts of money paid into and taken out of your bank account during a particular period of time:

Examples:

Check you statement and see if the money has been taken from your bank account.
He keeps all his bank statements and files them away.
3
a document that gives details of a the special needs of a child with a particular disability or problem and any extra help he or she should receive at school:

Examples:

Around a quarter of the class has a statement.
Our son, who has a statement of educational needs, goes to a mainstream school.
4
used to refer to a piece of clothing, jewellery, etc. that is designed to be very noticeable and stylish:

Examples:

People don't mind spending £500 for a statement piece.
5
to officially give a child with a particular disability or problem a statement of educational needs:

Examples:

My five-year-old grandson has a speech impediment for which he has been statemented.
She is specially trained to work with statemented children.
6
something that is said, esp. formally and officially:

Examples:

The candidate made a statement to the press.
7
A statement is also an act or object that expresses an idea or opinion:

Examples:

a fashion statement
They wore the armbands as a political statement.
8
A statement is also a piece of paper that lists financial details:

Examples:

a bank/credit card statement
9
something that you say or write officially:

Examples:

make/release/issue a statement She thought the executives were likely to make a statement after the meeting.
a written/public/joint statement The company put out a written statement but refused requests for press interviews.
say sth in a statement 'Business gathered momentum again in Germany following two years of decline,' the company said in a statement.
10
a printed or electronic record of the money that is paid into or taken out of your bank account during a particular period of time:

Examples:

You can log on and read your statements online.
11
a printed or electronic document showing that money has been paid or received:

Examples:

Each employee receives a formal annual statement of the monetary value of the benefits they are receiving from the company.
A confirmation statement will be sent following all transactions other than those involving a reinvestment of dividends.

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