statement
noun [ C ]
uk/ˈsteɪtmənt/ us COMMUNICATIONS
something that you say or write officially:
make/release/issue a statement She thought the executives were likely to make a statement after the meeting.
a written/public/joint statement The company put out a written statement but refused requests for press interviews.
say sth in a statement 'Business gathered momentum again in Germany following two years of decline,' the company said in a statement.
BANKING
a printed or electronic record of the money that is paid into or taken out of your bank account during a particular period of time:
You can log on and read your statements online.
See also
bank statement
ACCOUNTING, FINANCE
a printed or electronic document showing that money has been paid or received:
Each employee receives a formal annual statement of the monetary value of the benefits they are receiving from the company.
A confirmation statement will be sent following all transactions other than those involving a reinvestment of dividends.
See also
average statement
bank statement
chairman's statement
completion statement
environmental impact statement
financial statement
funds flow statement
income statement
mission statement
personal statement
proxy statement
reconciliation statement
registration statement
trading statement