closing report vs final report

Both 'closing report' and 'final report' are correct phrases, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Closing report' is typically used in the context of a project or meeting to refer to the report that marks the end or conclusion of the activity. On the other hand, 'final report' is a more general term that can be used in various contexts to refer to the last or ultimate report on a particular subject.

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closing report

This phrase is correct and commonly used in the context of projects or meetings to refer to the report that marks the end or conclusion of the activity.

The term 'closing report' is used to describe the final report that is prepared at the end of a project, meeting, or event to summarize the key outcomes, decisions, and actions taken.

Examples:

After the successful completion of the project, the team prepared a detailed closing report.
The closing report highlighted the key achievements and challenges faced during the event.
Please submit the closing report by the end of the week.

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The closing report shall set out the amount of financial provisions needed to meet those liabilities, due account being taken of the margin of error resulting from the size of the population concerned.
A portion of the fund's assets corresponding to the amount necessary to cover the pension liabilities transferred to Europol, as approved by the Management Board of Europol on the basis of the closing report, shall be transferred to Europol.
The members of the management board of the fund shall remain in function until the board has approved the last annual report and the closing report has been audited by the European Court of Auditors.
After consulting an independent qualified actuary, the management board of the fund shall prepare a report showing the fund's closing asset and liability situation (the 'closing report').
The final position with regard to this sub-programme can only be established on the basis of the closing report from the Greek authorities, which will give exact figures for the years 1999 to 2001.
If you have anything to say, I'm closing my report.
It has taken a great deal of effort to persuade the rapporteur to bring forward a report closing the accounts for 1996 so that we can proceed with the 1997 discharge.
However, the news coming out of the valley in the last month reports closing of barbershops, banning of music and disabling of satellite television receivers.
Mr President, on behalf of the PSE Group I should like to thank the rapporteur, Mr Koch, for what is truly an excellent report, closing this big loophole in seatbelt legislation.
Do you really want to close the bug reporting assistant? The crash information is still valid, so you can save the report before closing if you want.
But the report wasn't released till after the closing.
This means that particular importance should be attached to the closing comment of the El Khadraoui report.
You know, quarterly reports will never be as satisfying as closing a case.
In this case, the decision formally closing the accounts shall also be postponed and retabled along with the new report.
Sir, radar reports gunships 20 miles out and closing.
The most recent reports indicate that Mr Kabila's ADFL is closing in on Kinshasa.
Mr President, Mrs d'Ancona's report is of course a bit like closing the stable door after the horse has bolted, and that is just as well.
And my reports put you no closer to closing than you were when their eyes first locked.
The report on revising the directive proposes closing those gaps in it that employers have misused to exploit the unfair individual agreements.
In closing, I would like to mention that Mrs Geringer's report also supports common contact points to guide citizens.

Alternatives:

end report
concluding report
summary report
wrap-up report
final summary

final report

This phrase is correct and commonly used in various contexts to refer to the last or ultimate report on a particular subject.

The term 'final report' is a general term used to describe the last or ultimate report prepared on a specific topic, research study, investigation, or any other subject.