Definition of "statement" []

• The act of stating or declaring. (noun)
• Something stated; a declaration. (noun)
• Law A formal pleading. (noun)
• An abstract of a commercial or financial account showing an amount due; a bill. (noun)
• A monthly report sent to a debtor or bank depositor. (noun)

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• "Usually, this kind of statement is code for Woo-hoo!"
• "Now this statement is finally a mature statement from a Spurs fan that I agree with."
• "The title statement really is true, isn't it The health of your business is a reflection of the health of your customers 'businesses"