0 something that someone says or writes officially, or an action done to express an opinion:
The government is expected to issue a statement about the investigation to the press.
He threw paint over the fur coats because he wanted to make a statement about cruelty to animals.
[ + that ] We were not surprised by their statement that jobs would be cut.
Check you statement and see if the money has been taken from your bank account.
Our son, who has a statement of educational needs, goes to a mainstream school.
1 used to refer to a piece of clothing, jewellery, etc. that is designed to be very noticeable and stylish:
2 to officially give a child with a particular disability or problem a statement of educational needs:
3 something that is said, esp. formally and officially:
4 something that you say or write officially:
make/release/issue a statement She thought the executives were likely to make a statement after the meeting.
a written/public/joint statement The company put out a written statement but refused requests for press interviews.
say sth in a statement 'Business gathered momentum again in Germany following two years of decline,' the company said in a statement.
5 a printed or electronic record of the money that is paid into or taken out of your bank account during a particular period of time:
6 a printed or electronic document showing that money has been paid or received:
My original statement has been completely distorted by the media.
The statement said there would be no end to the violence until the terrorists' demands were met.
The statement excited new speculation that a senior minister may be about to resign.
The Palace has issued a statement criticizing the newspaper report.
The Vatican released a statement condemning the recent terrorist attacks.
Seeking to know the world they are in search of statements that are both true and, in one way or another, relevant.
They serve to repeat and sharpen the array of terms, statements, and viewpoints.
Later, of course, those statements may go beyond the inquiry and become relevant to an apologetic or a polemical argument.
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