Statements: meaning, definitions and examples
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statements
[ ˈsteɪtmənts ]
legal
Formal or written declaration, especially a list of goods or a financial document.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The company provided a detailed statements of expenses for the month.
- The lawyer asked for a signed statement from the witness.
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.
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
Word origin
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.