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Record vs. Report: Know the Difference

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Record is a documentation of events or facts, while Report is an account or statement describing in detail an event or situation.
Record vs. Report

Key Differences

Record refers to the act of preserving information or evidence of events, facts, or figures for future reference. In contrast, a Report is a detailed account or statement, often structured and formal, conveying specific information or findings.
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A Record can be in various formats, like written documents, audio, or video, and serves as proof or evidence. A Report, however, is typically a written document, structured to present data or analysis in a coherent and organized manner.
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The purpose of a Record is to maintain a factual and chronological account of events or data. On the other hand, a Report aims to analyze, interpret, or provide recommendations based on the information presented.
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In terms of usage, a Record is often used for legal, historical, or personal documentation. In contrast, a Report is commonly used in academic, professional, or business contexts for presenting research, findings, or updates.
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The creation of a Record can be a passive act of documentation, whereas compiling a Report is an active process of gathering, analyzing, and presenting information.
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Comparison Chart

Definition

Documentation of events or information
Detailed account or statement about an event
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Format

Can be written, audio, or video
Usually a written document
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Purpose

To preserve facts or evidence
To analyze, interpret, or recommend
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Usage Context

Legal, historical, personal
Academic, professional, business
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Nature of Action

Passive documentation
Active analysis and presentation
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Record and Report Definitions

Record

A data entry in a database.
Each customer has a unique record in the system.
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A written account of findings.
The scientist submitted a research report.
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To set down for preservation in writing or other permanent form
She recorded her thoughts in a diary.
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A detailed statement of an event.
The journalist wrote a report on the election.
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To register or indicate
The clerk recorded the votes.
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Report

To notify authorities about something.
She reported the incident to the police.
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To render (sound or images) into permanent form for reproduction in a magnetic or electronic medium.
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A formal account of the proceedings or transactions of a group
A company's annual report.
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To record the words, sound, appearance, or performance of (someone or something)
Recorded the oldest townspeople on tape.
Recorded the violin concerto.
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A spoken or written account of an event, usually presented in detail
A news report.
Reports of children getting food poisoning.
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To record something.
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A person who is accountable or subordinate to another person within a company or organization
A manager with two reports.
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An account, as of information or facts, set down especially in writing as a means of preserving knowledge.
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Reports(Law) Bound volumes containing the published court opinions in legal cases, intended to provide a reference for precedents in subsequent cases.
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Something on which such an account is based.
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Reputation; repute
We know him only by report.
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Something that records
A fossil record.
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(Archaic) Common talk; rumor or gossip.
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Information or data on a particular subject collected and preserved
The coldest day on record.
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An explosive noise
The report of a rifle.
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The known history of performance, activities, or achievement
Your academic record.
Hampered by a police record.
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To make or present an official or formal account of
The study reported a decline in heart disease. The audit reports that the company lost money.
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An unsurpassed measurement
A world record in weightlifting.
A record for cold weather.
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To write or provide an account or summation of for publication or broadcast
Report the news.
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(Computers) A collection of related, often adjacent items of data, treated as a unit.
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To tell about the presence or occurrence of
A burglar was reported in the area.
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(Law) A transcript or a collection of statements and related information reporting the proceedings of a legislative body, a court, or an executive.
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To relate or tell, especially from personal experience
They reported that fallen tree limbs were blocking the road.
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A disk designed to be played on a phonograph.
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To submit or relate the results of considerations concerning
The committee reported the bill.
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A musical recording that is issued on a medium of some kind.
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To carry back and repeat to another
Reported the rumor of a strike.
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An item of information put into a temporary or permanent physical medium.
The person had a record of the interview so she could review her notes.
The tourist's photographs and the tape of the police call provide a record of the crime.
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To complain about or denounce
Reported the students to the principal.
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Any instance of a physical medium on which information was put for the purpose of preserving it and making it available for future reference.
We have no record of you making this payment to us.
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Report

To make a report
Would you please report on what happened?.
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Ellipsis of phonograph record: a disc, usually made from vinyl, on which sound is recorded and may be replayed on a phonograph.
I still like records better than CDs.
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To serve as a reporter for a publication, broadcasting company, or other news media.
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(computing) A set of data relating to a single individual or item.
Pull up the record on John Smith. What's his medical history?
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To present oneself
Report for duty.
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(programming) A data structure similar to a struct, in some programming languages such as C# and Java based on classes and designed for storing immutable data.
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To be accountable or subordinate to someone
She reports directly to the board of directors.
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9.0 in a Nutshell|year=2021|publisher=O'Reilly Media|pageurl=https://books.google.com/books?id=uUwgEAAAQBAJ&pg=PA210&dq=%22record%22+C#&hl=&cd=15&source=gbs_api#v=onepage&q=%22record%22%20C#&f=false|isbn=978-1-0981-0093-3|page=210|passage=A record is a special kind of class that's designed to work well with immutable (readonly) data.}}
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(transitive) To repeat (something one has heard), to retell; to pass on, convey (a message, information etc.).
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The most extreme known value of some variable, particularly that of an achievement in competitive events.
The heat and humidity were both new records.
The team set a new record for most points scored in a game.
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To take oneself (to someone or something) for guidance or support; to appeal.
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(attributive) Enough to break previous records and set a new one; world-class; extreme.
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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.
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(transitive) To make a record of information.
I wanted to record every detail of what happened, for the benefit of future generations.
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(transitive) To make a formal statement, especially of complaint, about (someone).
If you do that again I'll report you to the boss.
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(transitive) To make an audio or video recording of.
Within a week they had recorded both the song and the video for it.
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(intransitive) To show up or appear at an appointed time; to present oneself.
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To give legal status to by making an official public record.
When the deed was recorded, we officially owned the house.
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(ambitransitive) To write news reports (for); to cover as a journalist or reporter.
Andrew Marr reports now on more in-fighting at Westminster.
Every newspaper reported the war.
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(intransitive) To fix in a medium, usually in a tangible medium.
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(intransitive) 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).
The financial director reports to the CEO.
Now that I've been promoted, I report to Benjamin, whom I loathe.
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(intransitive) To make an audio, video, or multimedia recording.
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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.
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To repeat; to practice.
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To take minutes of (a speech, the doings of a public body, etc.); to write down from the lips of a speaker.
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To sing or repeat a tune.
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(obsolete) To refer.
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(obsolete) To reflect; to ponder.
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To return or repeat, as sound; to echo.
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To recall to mind; to recollect; to remember; to meditate.
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A piece of information describing, or an account of certain events given or presented to someone, with the most common adpositions being by (referring to creator of the report) and on (referring to the subject).
A report by the telecommunications ministry on the phone network revealed a severe capacity problem.
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To repeat; to recite; to sing or play.
They longed to see the day, to hear the larkRecord her hymns, and chant her carols blest.
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Reputation.
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To preserve the memory of, by committing to writing, to printing, to inscription, or the like; to make note of; to write or enter in a book or on parchment, for the purpose of preserving authentic evidence of; to register; to enroll; as, to record the proceedings of a court; to record historical events.
Those things that are recorded of him . . . are written in the chronicles of the kings.
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(firearms) The sharp, loud sound from a gun or explosion.
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To reflect; to ponder.
Praying all the way, and recording upon the words which he before had read.
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An employee whose position in a corporate hierarchy is below that of a particular manager.
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To sing or repeat a tune.
Whether the birds or she recorded best.
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To refer.
Baldwin, his son, . . . succeeded his father; so like unto him that we report the reader to the character of King Almeric, and will spare the repeating his description.
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A writing by which some act or event, or a number of acts or events, is recorded; a register; as, a record of the acts of the Hebrew kings; a record of the variations of temperature during a certain time; a family record.
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To bring back, as an answer; to announce in return; to relate, as what has been discovered by a person sent to examine, explore, or investigate; as, a messenger reports to his employer what he has seen or ascertained; the committee reported progress.
There is no man that may reporten all.
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An official contemporaneous writing by which the acts of some public body, or public officer, are recorded; as, a record of city ordinances; the records of the receiver of taxes.
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To give an account of; to relate; to tell; to circulate publicly, as a story; as, in the common phrase, it is reported.
It is reported among the heathen, and Gashmu saith it, that thou and the Jews think to rebel.
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Testimony; witness; attestation.
John bare record, saying.
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To give an official account or statement of; as, a treasurer reports the receipts and expenditures.
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That which serves to perpetuate a knowledge of acts or events; a monument; a memorial.
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To return or repeat, as sound; to echo.
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That which has been, or might be, recorded; the known facts in the course, progress, or duration of anything, as in the life of a public man; as, a politician with a good or a bad record.
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To return or present as the result of an examination or consideration of any matter officially referred; as, the committee reported the bill witth amendments, or reported a new bill, or reported the results of an inquiry.
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That which has been publicly achieved in any kind of competitive sport as recorded in some authoritative manner, as the time made by a winning horse in a race.
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To make minutes of, as a speech, or the doings of a public body; to write down from the lips of a speaker.
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Anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events;
The film provided a valuable record of stage techniques
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To write an account of for publication, as in a newspaper; as, to report a public celebration or a horse race.
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The number of wins versus losses and ties a team has had;
At 9-0 they have the best record in their league
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To make a statement of the conduct of, especially in an unfavorable sense; as, to report a servant to his employer.
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An extreme attainment; the best (or worst) performance ever attested (as in a sport);
He tied the Olympic record
Coffee production last year broke all previous records
Chicago set the homicide record
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To make a report, or response, in respect of a matter inquired of, a duty enjoined, or information expected; as, the committee will report at twelve o'clock.
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Sound recording consisting of a disc with continuous grooves; formerly used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracked in the grooves
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To furnish in writing an account of a speech, the proceedings at a meeting, the particulars of an occurrence, etc., for publication.
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The sum of recognized accomplishments;
The lawyer has a good record
The track record shows that he will be a good president
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To present one's self, as to a superior officer, or to one to whom service is due, and to be in readiness for orders or to do service; also, to give information, as of one's address, condition, etc.; as, the officer reported to the general for duty; to report weekly by letter.
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A list of crimes for which an accused person has been previously convicted;
He ruled that the criminal record of the defendant could not be disclosed to the court
The prostitute had a record a mile long
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Report

That which is reported.
It was a true report that I heard in mine own land of thy acts and of thy wisdom.
Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and . . . of good report among all the nation of the Jews.
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A compilation of the known facts regarding something or someone;
Al Smith used to say, `Let's look at the record'
His name is in all the recordbooks
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Sound; noise; as, the report of a pistol or cannon.
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A document that can serve as legal evidence of a transaction;
They could find no record of the purchase
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Rapport; relation; connection; reference.
The corridors worse, having no report to the wings they join to.
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Make a record of; set down in permanent form
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A written document describing the findings of some individual or group;
This accords with the recent study by Hill and Dale
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Register electronically;
They recorded her singing
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A short account of the news;
The report of his speech
The story was on the 11 o'clock news
The account of his speech that was given on the evening news made the governor furious
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Indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments;
The thermometer showed thirteen degrees below zero
The gauge read `empty'
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The act of informing by verbal report;
He heard reports that they were causing trouble
By all accounts they were a happy couple
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Be aware of;
Did you register any change when I pressed the button?
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A sharp explosive sound (especially the sound of a gun firing);
They heard a violent report followed by silence
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Be or provide a memorial to a person or an event;
This sculpture commemorates the victims of the concentration camps
We memorialized the Dead
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A written evaluation of a student's scholarship and deportment;
His father signed his report card
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A document preserving information.
The library archives hold historical records.
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An essay (especially one written as an assignment);
He got an A on his composition
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An official account of events.
The meeting's minutes serve as a record.
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The general estimation that the public has for a person;
He acquired a reputation as an actor before he started writing
He was a person of bad report
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To capture data or sound.
He recorded the lecture for later review.
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To give an account or representation of in words;
Discreet Italian police described it in a manner typically continental
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The best performance in a field.
She set a new world record in swimming.
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Announce as the result of an investigation, or announce something to the proper authorities;
Dozens of incidents of wife beatings are reported daily in this city
The team reported significant advances in their research
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Announce one's presence;
I report to work every day at 9 o'clock
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Make known to the authorities;
One student reported the other to the principal
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Be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism;
Snow reported on China in the 1950's
The cub reporter covered New York City
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Complain about; make a charge against;
I reported her to the superviser
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To give a formal account or description.
He reported the results to the committee.
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An official document presented after investigation.
The audit report revealed financial discrepancies.
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Repeatedly Asked Queries

What is a report?

It's a detailed written account, often analyzing specific information.
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What is a record?

It's a documented evidence or account of facts or events.
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Is a report always written?

Typically, yes, it's usually a formal written document.
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What's an example of a record?

Birth certificates or business meeting minutes.
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What's an example of a report?

Scientific research papers or business analysis documents.
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Who maintains records?

Various entities like governments, organizations, or individuals.
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Can records be used as legal evidence?

Yes, they often serve as proof or evidence in legal contexts.
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Can a record be edited or changed?

Generally, records are permanent and not subject to change.
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Can a record be audio or video?

Yes, records can be in written, audio, or video formats.
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Are reports used in academic settings?

Yes, especially for presenting research or findings.
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Who writes reports?

Professionals, researchers, journalists, among others.
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Are records public information?

Some are, like public court records, but others are confidential.
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Do reports require a specific format?

Often, they follow a structured format relevant to their context.
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Does a report always include conclusions?

Not always, but it usually includes analysis or findings.
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Is a record always factual?

Ideally, yes, records are meant to be accurate and factual.
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How long are records kept?

They can be kept indefinitely, depending on their nature and relevance.
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Can anyone write a report?

Yes, but it typically requires knowledge or expertise in the subject.
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Can a report be subjective?

It can include analysis or interpretation, introducing subjectivity.
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What's the purpose of maintaining a record?

To preserve information for historical, legal, or personal reference.
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What's the purpose of writing a report?

To communicate findings, analysis, or recommendations.
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