statement

Definition

  • noun: something that you say or write in a formal or official way
  • noun: something 'stated'
  • often used in the phrase 'make a statement'
  • synonyms: parthian shot, a priori principle, account

Examples

  • She thinks she's 'making a fashion statement' [=being fashionable in a bold way], but I think she looks ridiculous.

  • The company's 'mission statement' emphasizes its ongoing commitment to meeting the needs of the community.

  • The government 'made a statement' [=sent a message] by setting stiff punishments for repeat offenders.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) The most pressing order of business is the joint IMF, American-Chinese debt relief package to the Russian Federation. We're recording? Ms. Dunbar, any statement you make will be part of the public record as part of the DOJ report. Although this video is simply for purposes of... (..)
    2016 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 45 Season: 4 Episode 6
  • (..) and will not be in Washington for the surgery. She will continue onto the G Summit to assist Secretary Durant, as planned. She asked me to read the following statement. "It was a difficult decision for me not to return..." But I know my husband. If he were conscious... (..)
    2016 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 45 Season: 4 Episode 6