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| state·ment [ stáytmənt ] (plural state·ments) |
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1. expression in words: the expression in spoken or written words of something such as a fact, intention, or policy, or an instance of this
  a statement of intent
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2. something said: something that somebody says that is not a question or an exclamation and that expresses an idea or facts in definite terms
We were unable to verify the truth of that statement.
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3. specially prepared public announcement: a specially prepared announcement or reply that is made public
Has she made a statement to the press?
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4. account of facts: an account of the facts relating to a crime or case given to the police or in a court of law, usually for use as evidence
The police asked me if I wished to make a statement.
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5. wordless expression of idea: an expression of an idea, opinion, or concept made in a nonverbal way
Her art is a powerful statement of her political beliefs.
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6. banking printed record of bank account: a printed record of all transactions that have taken place over a period of time in a bank account and of the amount of the holder's current credit or debt
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7. finance customer's account: an account issued to a customer showing charges made, payments received, and any balance owing
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8. music first presentation of musical theme: the first presentation of a theme or idea that is to be developed later in a piece of music
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9. comput computer instruction: a computer instruction written in a source language
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