statement

statement is part of the Basic English 850.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈsteɪtm(ə)nt/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈsteɪtmənt/

• Audio (US)

  (file)

• Hyphenation: state‧ment

Noun

Singular statement

Plural statements

1. (countable) A statement is a claim someone makes that is true or false.
   • Synonyms: declaration and remark

   I don't agree with that statement.