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report vs reporting

Both 'report' and 'reporting' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Report' is a noun referring to a document or statement providing information, while 'reporting' is a gerund form of the verb 'report' and is used to describe the action of giving an account of something.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 1003 views

report

The word 'report' is a noun that refers to a document or statement providing information.

Use 'report' when referring to a document or statement that provides information or when talking about the act of presenting information.

Examples:

I need to write a report on the company's financial performance.
The report highlighted the key findings of the research study.

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The report rejects any changes to the current cohort culling provisions.
The report recommends the second option in each case.
I e-mailed you a preliminary report.
IA has made the following report.
This is an FBI enemy alien report.
I need that silo report like yesterday.
Medical report said it went clean through.
Cell intercept report comes in here.
Your report says the assault occurred here.
The Council appreciates your report, Captain.
Pekarsky uploaded it along with his report.
Just got my annual trace metals report.
Your report was ratherterrifying, major casey.
Ridgeway's AUTEC report sans redactions.
Especially since this report mainly concerns the convergence criteria for Sweden.
The key messages in this report are decentralisation and coordination.
The report distinguishes regional from bilateral FTAs.
This report recommends significantly increasing the provision of training for humanitarian personnel.
This report recommends establishing an operational framework in 2003.
8 May 2007 EQUI committee adopts final report.

Alternatives:

document
statement
summary
analysis
review

reporting

The word 'reporting' is the gerund form of the verb 'report' and is used to describe the action of giving an account of something.

Use 'reporting' when describing the act of presenting information or giving an account of something.

Examples:

She is responsible for reporting on the latest developments in the industry.
Good reporting requires accurate and timely information.

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RADIO: WWBC in Miami reporting.
The reporting of this item is voluntary until further notice.
Project reporting, monitoring and evaluation are in most cases adequate.
The Commission should also rationalise the reporting requirements for participants.
The budget planning and reporting procedures were adequate.
This requires a harmonised reporting technique and clear guidelines for data providers.
Other reporting obligations relevant for subject safety
Article 6 deals with monitoring and reporting average emissions.
Improve control of animal diseases, including sampling and reporting.
Information on the involvement of the AbstractMonitoringFeature in reporting.
Improvement of performance in monitoring and reporting emissions.
EBA should ensure efficient administrative and reporting processes when drafting technical standards.
Ensure proper enforcement of reporting obligations and examine transaction reporting thresholds.
The Court recommends the implementing rules cover all aspects of reporting.
The common position separates the requirements on reporting and review.
This increases the requirements applicable to the clarity of reporting.
Unit four is reporting sniper fire.
Declan's reporting more abnormals worldwide wreaking havoc.
Squad reporting, target is safe.
This is Jon Stewart reporting from Springfield.

Alternatives:

presenting information
giving an account
communicating findings
sharing updates
providing details

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