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reporting

USri-POR-ting/ɹɪˈpɔɹtɪŋ/UKri-PAWT-ing/ɹɪˈpɔːtɪŋ/

3 meanings of reporting

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  1. 1
    writing accountsnoununcountable
    The work of making reports that tell people about something.

    Our science class did the experiment in one day, but the reporting took a whole week.

    After the spring bird count, everyone in the club helps with the reporting.

    Similardocumentation

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  2. 2
    verb
    Present participle of report. Use this -ing form when the action is happening now or going on.

    She is reporting the news live from the scene.

    They are reporting record sales this year.

    UsageOften reporting from a place or reporting to a boss.

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  3. 3
    noununcountable
    The work of gathering facts and presenting news stories, rather than giving personal opinions about them.

    Like being the eyes and ears that bring the news back to everyone.

    Good reporting helped the town learn what really happened.

    Her reporting on the flood later won a prize.

    UsageSay reporting on something. Investigative reporting digs out hidden facts.

    Similarjournalism, coverage, newsgathering

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reporting is a form of report

report, verb: To tell people what happened, or what you saw, heard, or found out. Full entry

Forms
reportreports he/she/itreporting -ing formreported past tense, past participle
Spelling
report → reporting: add -ing

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