reporting Meaning & Definition
What Does Reporting Mean?
Reporting is used as a noun meaning The creation of reports. Such creation in business, government, or other kinds of administration. It can also mean Such creation in business, government, or other kinds of administration. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of report. As a verb, it means To relate details of (an event or incident); to recount, describe (something).
Reporting: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɹəˈpɔɹtɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | coverage and reportage |
| Plural | reportings |
Reporting Definition (Noun)
- The creation of reports.
Such creation in business, government, or other kinds of administration.
The best thing about this database software is how much it automates the reporting.
- Such creation in business, government, or other kinds of administration.
The best thing about this database software is how much it automates the reporting.
- Such creation in journalism, as contrasted with other aspects such as analysis and opinion.
Our reporters do some of the best reporting you'll find anywhere, and some have won Pulitzer prizes.
Reporting as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of report
Verb
- To relate details of (an event or incident); to recount, describe (something).
- To repeat (something one has heard), to retell; to pass on, convey (a message, information etc.).
- To take oneself (to someone or something) for guidance or support; to appeal.
- To notify someone of (particular intelligence, suspicions, illegality, misconduct etc.); to make notification to relevant authorities; to submit a formal report of.
For insurance reasons, I had to report the theft to the local police station.
- To make a formal statement, especially of complaint, about (someone).
If you do that again I'll report you to the boss.
- To show up or appear at an appointed time; to present oneself.
- To write news reports (for); to cover as a journalist or reporter.
Andrew Marr reports now on more in-fighting at Westminster.
- To be accountable to or subordinate to (someone) in a hierarchy; to receive orders from (someone); to give official updates to (someone who is above oneself in a hierarchy).
Now that I've been promoted, I report to Benjamin, whom I loathe.
- To return or present as the result of an examination or consideration of any matter officially referred.
The committee reported the bill with amendments, or reported a new bill, or reported the results of an inquiry.
- To take minutes of (a speech, the doings of a public body, etc.); to write down from the lips of a speaker.
- To refer.
- To return or repeat, as sound; to echo.
Noun
- The creation of reports, as for a business or a journal.
Synonyms of Reporting
Reporting synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Reporting
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Reporting in a Sentence
The best thing about this database software is how much it automates the reporting.
Our reporters do some of the best reporting you'll find anywhere, and some have won Pulitzer prizes.
For insurance reasons, I had to report the theft to the local police station.
If you do that again I'll report you to the boss.
Andrew Marr reports now on more in-fighting at Westminster.
Now that I've been promoted, I report to Benjamin, whom I loathe.
The committee reported the bill with amendments, or reported a new bill, or reported the results of an inquiry.
Word Forms & Grammar
reporting (countable and uncountable, plural reportings)
reporting
Words That Rhyme With Reporting
How Do You Say Reporting?
Reporting is pronounced //ɹəˈpɔɹtɪŋ// and has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Reporting
Is reporting a noun or a verb?
Reporting is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for reporting?
Close synonyms of reporting are coverage and reportage. See the full list of reporting synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of reporting?
The plural of reporting is reportings.