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

  • (..) to kill himself. An unusual thing happened at a sister network... UBS, this evening. - How are we handling it? - Halloway will make a statement... at the end of the show that Howard's been under great personal stress. We've got a stockholders' meeting tomorrow... at which we will announce the restructuring of management plan. l don't want this grotesque incident to interfere with that. l'll suggest Mr. Ruddy open with a short statement washing this whole thing off. You, Max, better have answers for those nuts that always come to the meetings. Mr. Beale has been under great (..)
    1976 Network