Reporting
/rɪˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
nounverbB1present participle
Definition
Reporting is the action of telling or writing about events, facts, or information so others can know about them. It is often used in news, work, or school when someone shares what they saw, learned, or discovered. Reporting can be formal (official) or informal (casual).
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The act of giving information or news about something
- •The journalist is reporting live from the scene of the accident.
- •She is reporting the results of the survey to the manager.
- •Reporting on weather helps people prepare for storms.
The action of officially telling or informing about something
- •Employees are required to report any safety problems immediately.
- •He is reporting to his supervisor every week about his progress.
Make It Stick
- ✓Think of "reporting" like "telling" (A1 word), but more organized and often written or spoken clearly for others to understand
- ✓Picture a news reporter speaking on TV, sharing facts about a storm or event
- ✓It's the feeling when you explain what happened in a meeting or tell your teacher about your homework
- ✓Sounds like "re-PORT-ing" → imagine carrying a "port" or container full of information to others
- ✓Think of a newspaper or news website where reporters write stories to keep people informed
- ✓NOT like "gossip" (which is often personal and not always true), reporting shares facts and important information
- ✓NOT like "telling" (can be casual), reporting is more careful and clear to make sure information is correct
Try Other Words
- •Informing: giving information (Use when focusing on making someone know something)
- •Communicating: sharing messages or ideas (Use when the focus is on exchanging information between people)
- •Narrating: telling a story or describing events (Use when the focus is on storytelling)
- •Documenting: recording information in writing or other forms (Use when the focus is on keeping a written or official record)
Unboxing
- •Word parts: "re-" (again/back) + "port" (carry, bring) + "-ing" (action or process)
- •Etymology: From Latin "reportare" meaning "to carry back" or "bring back information"
- •Historical development: Originally meant to bring back news or information; over time it became the word for the act of giving information in speech or writing
- •Modern usage: Used in journalism, business, and everyday life to describe the act of sharing information or news
Reflect & Connect
•How does reporting help people make better decisions in daily life or work?
•Can information be considered good reporting if it is not clear or true? Why or why not?
Fill in the blanks
1.When a journalist is reporting, they must ___ the facts clearly and honestly.
2.Reporting problems at work quickly can help ___ accidents or mistakes.
3.Unlike gossip, reporting is expected to be ___ and based on facts.
4.She is reporting ___ the meeting to her team so everyone knows the results.
5.Employees are responsible for reporting ___ safety concerns immediately.
6.When reporting, it is important to use clear language to avoid ___.
7.The teacher asked the student to write a report ___ the science experiment they did.