written report
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
Noun: A formal, structured document that presents information, findings, or results from an investigation, study, or project. It is typically based on research, analysis, or observation and is intended to inform a specific audience.
Usage
A "written report" is used to communicate detailed information in a clear, organized, and often objective manner. It is a common format in academic, scientific, business, and professional contexts.
Examples
- The committee requested a written report on the project's environmental impact.
- She submitted a detailed written report of her laboratory experiments to her professor.
- The police officer filed a written report about the incident.
Advanced Usage
- "To file/submit/present a written report": These verbs are commonly used to describe the action of formally delivering the document to an authority, organization, or audience.
- The term implies a level of formality and permanence, distinguishing it from verbal briefings or informal notes.
Variants and Related Words
- Report (n): A more general term that can refer to both written and spoken accounts. A "written report" is a specific type of report.
- Paper (n): Often used in academic contexts (e.g., research paper, term paper) and can be synonymous with a detailed written report.
- Memorandum/Memo (n): A shorter, less formal written report, typically for internal communication within an organization.
- Brief (n): A concise written report or summary, often used in legal or business contexts.
Synonyms
- Account
- Document
- Study
- Analysis
- Findings (as in "the written findings")
Antonyms
- Oral report
- Verbal briefing
- Spoken account
Related Phrases
- Final report: The conclusive written report at the end of a project or investigation.
- Progress report: A written report detailing the status and advancements of an ongoing project.
- Feasibility report: A written report analyzing the practicality of a proposed plan or project.
Noun
- a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
- this accords with the recent study by Hill and Dale