statement
gb/stˈeɪtmənt/ us/stˈeɪtmənt/
B1
English
~ 800
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B1
entity
1
clear expression of facts or views
Something you say or write to tell people what you think or know.
Usage pattern:
make [a statement]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'statement' with 'sentence'. A 'sentence' is a grammatical unit; a 'statement' communicates information or an opinion.
Synonyms
declaration (Often more formal or official than 'statement'.)
Antonyms
question (A request for information rather than giving information.)
Collocations
make a statement
|issue a statement
|public statement
|official statement
|written statement
Themes
communication
|media
|business
|education
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The company issued a statement denying the rumors.
- Her statement to the police was very detailed.
- He made a bold statement about climate change during the conference.
- The politician's statement was broadcast on national television.
Learner examples
- She made a statement about the problem.
- The police read his statement.
- I heard her statement on the news.
- They gave a short statement to the press.
Noun
technical
B1
entity
2
official financial document
A paper or online document that shows money going in and out of an account.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'statement' with 'invoice'. An invoice requests payment; a statement records past transactions.
Synonyms
account summary (A brief overview rather than the full detailed document.)
Collocations
bank statement
|monthly statement
|credit card statement
Themes
business
|finance
|daily_life
Examples
- I checked my bank statement for any unusual charges.
- Your monthly statement will be sent by email.
- The credit card statement showed several unauthorized purchases.
Learner examples
- I read my bank statement.
- The bank sent me my statement.
- My credit card statement is online.
Noun
technical
B2
entity
3
instruction in computer code
A line of code that tells the computer to do something.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'statement' with 'expression' in programming. An expression produces a value; a statement performs an action.
Synonyms
command (In computing, can be broader than 'statement', which is specific to programming languages.)
Collocations
if statement
|print statement
|return statement
Themes
technology
|computing
|science
|education
Examples
- The if statement checks whether the condition is true.
- This print statement outputs the result to the screen.
- Each statement in the program must end with a semicolon.
Learner examples
- This is an if statement.
- The program has many statements.
- That statement prints text.
Grammar
Dictionary form
statement
IPA
GB/stˈeɪtmənt/
US/stˈeɪtmənt/
Syllables & stress
state - ment (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (state)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: statement
- Plural: statement, statements
Word family
Forms
statements
noun
Core family
state
verb B1
Related words
restatement
noun
understatement
noun
overstatement
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unstated
adjective
Advanced or less common
misstatement
noun
Expressions
bank statement
1/bˈæŋk stˈeɪtmənt/
fixed phrase
official record of account activity
A paper or online document from your bank that shows money in and out of your account.
Examples
- I checked my bank statement for mistakes.
- Your bank statement arrives at the end of each month.
make a statement
1/mˈeɪk ə stˈeɪtmənt/
fixed phrase
express an opinion publicly
To say or do something to show your opinion or position clearly, often in public.
Examples
- The artist used her latest work to make a statement about social justice.
- By wearing that outfit, he was making a statement about individuality.
issue a statement
1/ˈɪʃu ə stˈeɪtmənt/
fixed phrase
to officially make information public
To say or write something official for people to know.
Examples
- The government issued a statement on the new policy.
- The minister issued a statement denying the rumors.
- The company issued a statement denying the allegations.
- The company issued a statement after the accident.