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article
Noun
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An article is a story or report that you can read in a newspaper, journal, or online.
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An article is a member of a larger group.
A shirt is an article of clothing.
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An article is an object.
report
Noun
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A report is a description of something that has happened.
There was a recent report on the election.
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A report is a document that gives the results of a study of a particular situation.
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A report is a loud fast noise.
He could hear the report of the explosion.
report
Verb
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If the news reports something, it tells us about it.
The journalist reported that there were riots in the city.
He's been reporting on the ongoing war in Iraq.
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When you report something that has happened, you describe it.
They reported to the police that their car had been stolen.
She reported hearing loud noises at the time of the incident.
He's reported to have been there at the time.
So, you should report on your progress in three days.
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If you report somebody for something they've done wrong, you tell an official about the problem.
The restaurant was reported to the city because of the dangerous kitchen.
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If you report somewhere, you go there and give your name.
Visitors to the school should report to the office.