statement

adjectivealways before noun

UK /ˈsteɪtmənt/

1
used to indicate that something, especially something you wear, is very noticeable and attracts attention
I am a massive fan of statement necklaces.
statement earrings/jewellery
Mustard coloured trousers are a fantastic statement piece.
This meaning is based on one submitted to the Open Dictionary from United Kingdom on 18/04/2016
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe attractive people or things
lovely
delightful
appealing

statement

adjectivealways before noun

US /ˈsteɪtmənt/

1
used to indicate that something, especially something you wear, is very noticeable and attracts attention
I am a massive fan of statement necklaces.
statement earrings/jewelry
Mustard colored pants are a fantastic statement piece.
This meaning is based on one submitted to the Open Dictionary from United Kingdom on 18/04/2016
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe attractive people or things
lovely
delightful
appealing

statement

noun

UK /ˈsteɪtmənt/

Word Forms

singular	statement
plural	statements

1
countable a written or spoken announcement on an important subject that someone makes in public
make/issue a statement:
He had been instructed not to make any statements to the press about the incident.
statement on:
The minister was asked to make a statement on the progress of the talks.
joint statement:
A joint statement was issued by both parties in the merger.
Synonyms and related words
Statements and announcements
abjuration
accusation
a contradiction in terms
Collocates
Verbs frequently used with statement as the object
▪ deliver, give, issue, make, prepare, release
2
countable something that you say or write that states a fact or gives information in a formal way
Add a simple statement about the company’s environmental policy.
statement of:
A will is a statement of who gets what when you die.
Synonyms and related words
Statements and announcements
abjuration
accusation
a contradiction in terms
3
countable a formal written account of events that a person who has seen a crime or who has been accused of a crime gives to the police
make a statement:
After several hours of questioning he agreed to make a statement.
Synonyms and related words
Arresting, interviewing and charging suspects
apprehend
apprehension
arrest
4
countable an official document that lists the amounts of money that have been put in or taken out of a bank account
I receive a bank statement every month.
Synonyms and related words
General words relating to banking
a/c
APR
a run on something
5
uncountable formalthe process of saying or explaining things in words
An opinion of that kind needs clear statement.
Synonyms and related words
The process of communication
communication
interaction
contact
6
countable educationan official report from a local authority about a child who has special needs relating to their development or behaviour
Synonyms and related words
Disability and people with disabilities
ableism
ableist
accessible

phrases

make a statement

statement

noun

US /ˈsteɪtmənt/

Word Forms

singular	statement
plural	statements

1
countable a written or spoken announcement on an important subject that someone makes in public
make/issue a statement:
He had been instructed not to make any statements to the press about the incident.
statement on:
The minister was asked to make a statement on the progress of the talks.
joint statement:
A joint statement was issued by both parties in the merger.
Synonyms and related words
Statements and announcements
abjuration
accusation
a contradiction in terms
Collocates
Verbs frequently used with statement as the object
▪ deliver, give, issue, make, prepare, release
2
countable something that you say or write that states a fact or gives information in a formal way
Add a simple statement about the company’s environmental policy.
statement of:
A will is a statement of who gets what when you die.
Synonyms and related words
Statements and announcements
abjuration
accusation
a contradiction in terms
3
countable a formal written account of events that a person who has seen a crime or who has been accused of a crime gives to the police
make a statement:
After several hours of questioning he agreed to make a statement.
Synonyms and related words
Arresting, interviewing and charging suspects
apprehend
apprehension
arrest
4
countable an official document that lists the amounts of money that have been put in or taken out of a bank account
I receive a bank statement every month.
Synonyms and related words
General words relating to banking
APR
a run on something
balance
5
uncountable formalthe process of saying or explaining things in words
An opinion of that kind needs clear statement.
Synonyms and related words
The process of communication
communication
interaction
contact

phrases

make a statement

statement

verb transitive education

UK /ˈsteɪtmənt/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	statement
he/she/it	statements
present participle	statementing
past tense	statemented
past participle	statemented

1
to decide officially that a child has learning disabilities and that he or she should receive special educational help
Synonyms and related words
The work or job of a doctor or nurse
admit
bedside manner
be on call

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