A piece of information describing, or an account of certain events given or presented to someone, with the most common adpositions being by (referring to creator of the report) and on (referring to the subject).
“A report by the telecommunications ministry on the phone network revealed a severe capacity problem.”
The sharp, loud sound from a gun or explosion.
verb
To notify someone of (particular intelligence, suspicions, illegality, misconduct etc.); to make notification to relevant authorities; to submit a formal report of.
“For insurance reasons, I had to report the theft to the local police station.”
To make a formal statement, especially of complaint, about (someone).
“If you do that again I'll report you to the boss.”