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statement

/ˈsteɪtm(ə)nt/
Meanings
  • Noun, Verb (intransitive)

    A declaration or expression of something, typically one made publicly or officially.

    - "The president made a statement regarding the economy."
    - "He gave a statement to the police."
    - "The statement was clear and concise."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈsteɪtmənt/



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  2. /ˈsteɪtmənt/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with statement
chateau , motion , otion , potion , station
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. statement (English) : A declaration or expression of something.

  2. statement (Law) : A formal declaration made in a court of law or in other legal proceedings.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. statement

  2. statements

  3. stated

  4. state

  5. steated

  6. steatite

  7. stet

Variants
List of all variants of statement that leads to same result
statement , statements , make a fashion statement , mission statement , sworn statement , counter-statement , counter-statements , counterstatement , counterstatements , income account , income accounts , income statement
Forms
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declaration, expression, assertion, announcement, proclamation

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'statement' comes from the Old French 'estat', meaning 'condition, position'. It evolved through Middle English to mean 'condition, status, or standing'. By the late 1400s, it began to be used in the sense of 'declaration' or 'expression'.

Trivia
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  1. The longest statement ever recorded was made by a man named Chang Heng-lei, who spoke for 9 hours and 12 minutes straight.

  2. The term 'statement' comes from the Old French word 'estat', which means 'condition, position, or status'.

  3. In mathematics, a statement is a declarative sentence that can be either true or false.

Related Concepts
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  1. declaration: A formal statement or announcement, often made in a public or official setting.

  2. expression: The act of conveying or representing an idea, feeling, or experience through language, art, or other means.

Culture
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Statements have been used in various forms of literature, art, and music to convey ideas, emotions, and messages. In literature, statements can be found in novels, poems, and plays. In art, they can be expressed through paintings, sculptures, and installations. In music, they can be heard in lyrics and compositions. Statements have also been used in historical and cultural contexts to mark significant events and milestones.

How to Memorize "statement"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person making a statement in front of a crowd.
    - Visualize the words coming out of their mouth and reaching the ears of the audience.
    - Picture the impact of the statement on the listeners.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'statement' with 'declaration' or 'expression'.
    - Link it to the idea of making something known to others.
    - Think of a public announcement or press conference.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a sentence using the word 'statement': 'Statements should be clear and concise, just like a well-cooked statement.'
    - Use the acronym S.T.A.T.E.M.E.N.T.: Specific, Timely, Accurate, Tactful, Expressive, Meaningful, Effective, and Necessary.
    - Create a mental image of a person making a statement, and recall the image whenever you need to remember the word.

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