declaration

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˌdɛklæˈreɪʃən/
• SAMPA: /dEkl{"r\eIS@n/

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• Hyphenation: dec‧la‧re‧tion

Noun

Singular declaration

Plural declarations

1. A written or spoken statement of a fact, opinion, or belief.

   The company has released a declaration of bankruptcy.

2. A list of items for various legal purposes.

   customs declaration

3. The act or process of declaring something.

   The principal's declaration lasted almost 30 minutes.

4. (cricket) When the captain of a batting side says an inning is closed.

Synonyms

• statement

Related words

• declare
• undeclared