statement

[ˈsteɪtmənt]

Definition:
1. Something that you say or write that gives information or an opinion.
2. A formal or official account of facts or opinions.
3. A fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true.

Use 'statement' in a sentence:

1. The report is inconsistent with the financial statements.
2. In a brief statement, he concentrated entirely on international affairs.
3. Now you say you both left at ten ─ that's a contradiction of your last statement.
4. Your statement is misleading.
5. Is that a statement or a question?
6. Downing Street issued a statement late last night.
7. The government issued a statement condemning the killings.
8. Her statement contained one or two inaccuracies.
9. He ended his prepared statement by thanking the police.
10. His statement threw the court into turmoil.
11. After the meeting, a bland statement was issued.
12. His statement ran athwart what was previously said.
13. The police officer read out a prepared statement.
14. It is difficult to understand the full import of this statement.
15. We are faced with two apparently contradictory statements.
16. There is a particle of truth in his statement.
17. The statement of total debits and credits is known as a balance.
18. The President issued a terse statement denying the charges.
19. Her lawyer made a statement outside the court.
20. The letter was a bald statement of our legal position.
21. He has issued a short, cryptic statement denying the spying charges.
22. She set the tone for the meeting with a firm statement of company policy.
23. When writing instructions, clarity of statement is the most important thing.
24. I kept my statement intentionally vague.
25. Bush listened to that statement and responded rather weakly.
26. His statement ended with the words: "Pray for me."
27. She was accused of knowingly making a false statement to the police.
28. They issued a joint statement denying the charges.
29. Check your receipts against the statement.
30. The play makes a strong political statement.
31. The police asked me to make a statement.
32. This statement was the opening shot in the argument.
33. I have nothing to add to my earlier statement.
34. The statement is really confusing.
35. It was necessary to discover the truth or otherwise of these statements.
36. We've got her statement on tape.
37. The terrorists replied to the government's statement with more violence.
38. Last night he issued a statement denying the allegations.
39. They issued a statement correcting the one they had made earlier.
40. The White House has issued a statement.
41. A spokesman declined to elaborate on a statement released late yesterday.
42. This shirt is great for anyone who wants to make a fashion statement.
43. The statement was carefully scrutinized before publication.
44. Indicate whether the following statements are true or false.
45. His second statement agrees with facts as stated by the other witnesses.
46. The statement is open to various understandings.
47. A government spokesperson made a statement to the press.
48. The directors are responsible for preparing the company's financial statements.