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10 Language-to-English DictionariesStatement
/ˈsteɪt.mənt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing.
"The company issued a press statement regarding the new acquisition." - 2
A financial document showing the balance of an account or transactions over a period.
"She checked her online bank statement to verify the recent purchases."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'statement' originates from the Old French 'estatement', which derives from the Latin 'statuere', meaning 'to set up' or 'to establish'. Over time, it evolved to signify a formal declaration or assertion.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Statement" is said worldwide
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声明
Transliteration: shēngmíng
"警方发表了一份声明。"
déclaration
Transliteration: déclaration
"Le ministre a fait une déclaration importante."
Erklärung
Transliteration: Erklärung
"Er gab eine offizielle Erklärung ab."
dichiarazione
Transliteration: dichiarazione
"Ha rilasciato una dichiarazione alla stampa."
declaración
Transliteration: declaración
"El presidente hizo una declaración pública."
declaração
Transliteration: declaração
"Ele leu a declaração para os jornalistas."
बयान
Transliteration: bayan
"नेता ने एक महत्वपूर्ण बयान दिया।"
성명
Transliteration: seongmyeong
"정부는 공식 성명을 발표했다."
声明
Transliteration: seimei
"大統領は声明を発表した。"
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