- 1[countable] something that you say or write that gives information or an opinion Are the following statements true or false? Your statement is misleading. Is that a statement or a question? The play makes a strong political statement. see fashion statement
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- 2[countable] statement (on/about something) a formal or official account of facts or opinions synonym declaration a formal/ a public/a written/an official statement A government spokesperson made a statement to the press. The president is expected to issue a statement on the policy change this afternoon. The police asked me to make a statement (= a written account of facts concerning a crime, used in court if legal action follows).
- 3[countable] a printed record of money paid, received, etc. The directors are responsible for preparing the company's financial statements. My bank sends me monthly statements. see bank statement
- 4[uncountable] (formal) the act of stating or expressing something in words synonym expression When writing instructions, clarity of statement is the most important thing. Idioms
to express or reveal an opinion or characteristic in a very clear way, although often without words The housekeeping staff extended their strike mainly to make a statement about how determined they were. The way you dress makes a statement about you.
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