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statements

 

[ ˈsteɪtmənts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal

Formal or written declaration, especially a list of goods or a financial document.

Synonyms

account, declaration, report

Examples of usage

  • The company provided a detailed statements of expenses for the month.
  • The lawyer asked for a signed statement from the witness.
Context #2 | Noun

general

A definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing.

Synonyms

assertion, declaration, pronouncement

Examples of usage

  • His statement on the matter was concise and to the point.
  • She made a public statement regarding the incident.
Context #3 | Noun

banking

A record of transactions in a bank account, usually provided periodically.

Synonyms

account summary, transaction record

Examples of usage

  • You can view your monthly statements online.
  • The statement showed several unauthorized withdrawals.

Translations

Translations of the word "statements" in other languages:

🇵🇹 declarações

🇮🇳 बयान

🇩🇪 Aussagen

🇮🇩 pernyataan

🇺🇦 заяви

🇵🇱 oświadczenia

🇯🇵 声明

🇫🇷 déclarations

🇪🇸 declaraciones

🇹🇷 beyanlar

🇰🇷 진술

🇸🇦 تصريحات

🇨🇿 prohlášení

🇸🇰 vyhlásenia

🇨🇳 声明

🇸🇮 izjave

🇮🇸 yfirlýsingar

🇰🇿 мәлімдемелер

🇬🇪 განცხადებები

🇦🇿 bəyanatlar

🇲🇽 declaraciones

Etymology

The word 'statement' originated from the Old French word 'estat' meaning 'position, state, condition'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century with the sense of 'a document setting out facts'. Over time, it evolved to encompass various meanings related to formal declarations, expressions, and financial records.

See also: instatement, interstate, misstate, overstate, overstated, overstatement, reinstate, restate, restatement, stated, stately, statement, stateroom, statesman, understate, understated, unstated.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,460, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.