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{ "term": "statement", "partOfSpeech": "noun", "ox3000": true, "cefr": "a1", "definitions": [ { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "something that you say or write that gives information or an opinion", "sensetop": "statement about something", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "Are the following statements true or false?" }, { "text": "The article contained several **false statements**." }, { "text": "He **made a** rather misleading **statement**." }, { "text": "Is that a statement or a question?" }, { "text": "I didn't agree with her statement about education.", "contextForm": "statement about something" }, { "text": "His bald statement that he'd resigned concealed his anxiety about the situation." }, { "text": "She made one of her sweeping statements about foreigners." }, { "text": "He's made a few controversial statements about the conflict." }, { "text": "He made some ill-considered statements about wanting to take over." }, { "text": "She later retracted her statement that he was a hypocrite." }, { "text": "The leaflet contained many inaccurate statements." }, { "text": "Her statements regarding men were controversial." }, { "text": "He made an obvious statement regarding the dangers of the drug trade." }, { "text": "Your statement implies I had something to do with this." }, { "text": "This statement implied a lack of understanding of the situation." }, { "text": "I had my doubts about the truth of this statement." }, { "text": "The introduction contains some general statements about the book." }, { "text": "The article quotes his statement that ‘It was in Russia that I felt like an exile.’" }, { "text": "That's a very bold statement!" }, { "text": "Statements like that only inflame the situation." } ], "topics": ["Opinion and argument"], "collocations": { "adjective": ["brief", "short", "bald"], "verb + statement": ["issue", "put out", "release"], "statement + verb": ["condemn"], "preposition": ["in a/the statement", "statement about", "statement on"] } }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "a formal or official account of facts or opinions", "sensetop": "statement on/about somethingin a statementaccording to a statement", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "**a joint/a written/an official statement**" }, { "text": "A government spokesperson **made a statement** to the press." }, { "text": "The court heard **witness statements** from several people." }, { "text": "The prosecution delivered a brilliant **opening statement**." }, { "text": "The government will **issue a statement** on the policy change today.", "contextForm": "statement on/about something" }, { "text": "In a **statement released** yesterday, the company denied the allegations.", "contextForm": "in a statement" }, { "text": "He **gave a statement** *(= a written account of facts about a crime, used in court if legal action follows)* in which he said he saw two men." }, { "text": "According to a White House press statement, negotiators are still striving to reach an agreement.", "contextForm": "according to a statement" }, { "text": "He admitted giving a false statement to the police." }, { "text": "The government is yet to issue a statement about the attack." }, { "text": "The Board said in a written statement that the incident was being investigated." }, { "text": "Military action is being considered, according to an official statement." }, { "text": "They made him sign a statement implicating his friends." }, { "text": "In court, the witness retracted his statement." }, { "text": "The group claimed responsibility for the bombing in a statement posted on the internet." }, { "text": "She began the press conference by reading a prepared statement." }, { "text": "Clergy posted a statement in the local press calling for calm and tolerance." }, { "text": "In private she often contradicted her public statements." }, { "text": "The jury heard a moving victim impact statement from his widow." }, { "text": "The judge found that police had falsified statements attributed to Mr Murphy." }, { "text": "The press officer drafted a statement." }, { "text": "A statement by the Coalition for Animal Health condemned the move." }, { "text": "He filed false statements with the tax authorities." }, { "text": "He's trying to withdraw the statement he made to Parliament last week." }, { "text": "In a statement released today, the Department of Health said…" }, { "text": "Saunder's lawyer made a brief statement to the press outside the court." }, { "text": "She put out a statement on behalf of the Government." }, { "text": "She read a statement to reporters yesterday." }, { "text": "The police will take a statement from each of you." }, { "text": "The two heads of state issued a joint statement." }, { "text": "a recent statement to the press" }, { "text": "a statement condemning the death penalty" }, { "text": "a statement on human rights" }, { "text": "A government spokesperson made a brief statement to the press." }, { "text": "In a statement released today, the minister claimed he was not responsible for the error." }, { "text": "The finance minister will submit his budget statement next week." } ], "synonyms": "declaration", "topics": ["Opinion and argument", "Law and justice"], "collocations": { "adjective": ["brief", "short", "bald"], "verb + statement": ["issue", "put out", "release"], "statement + verb": ["condemn"], "preposition": ["in a/the statement", "statement about", "statement on"] } }, { "senseNumber": 3, "definition": "a printed record of money paid, received, etc.", "cefr": "b2", "examples": [ { "text": "The directors are responsible for preparing the company's financial statements." }, { "text": "My bank sends me monthly statements." }, { "text": "I get monthly statements from my bank." }, { "text": "Their job is to prepare the company's annual financial statement." }, { "text": "Your next statement will show our new interest rate." }, { "text": "a bank/credit card statement" }, { "text": "The issuing banks published financial statements." } ], "topics": ["Money"], "collocations": { "adjective": ["bank", "credit-card", "tax"], "verb + statement": ["prepare", "publish", "file"] } }, { "senseNumber": 4, "definition": "a clear expression of an opinion or attitude that you make through your actions or appearance", "sensetop": "statement about somebody/something", "cefr": "c2", "examples": [ { "text": "They decided to make a political statement by refusing to vote." }, { "text": "The play **makes a** strong political **statement**." }, { "text": "The way you dress makes a statement about you.", "contextForm": "statement about somebody/something" }, { "text": "The cleaning staff extended their strike mainly to make a statement about how determined they were." }, { "text": "The clothes you wear are a statement about yourself." } ], "topics": ["Opinion and argument"] }, { "senseNumber": 5, "definition": "(in England and Wales) an official report on a child’s special needs made by a local education authority", "examples": [ { "text": "a statement of special educational needs" } ] }, { "senseNumber": 6, "definition": "the act of stating or expressing something in words", "labels": "(formal)", "examples": [ { "text": "When writing instructions, clarity of statement is the most important thing." } ], "synonyms": "expression" } ], "pronunciations": { "uk": [ { "pronunciation": "/ˈsteɪtmənt/", "audio": "st/statement/statement__gb_1.mp3" } ], "us": [ { "pronunciation": "/ˈsteɪtmənt/", "audio": "st/statement/statement__us_1.mp3" } ] }, "wordOrigin": null }