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uk /ˈsteɪt.mənt/ us /ˈsteɪt.mənt/

B2 something that someone says or writes officially, or an action done to express an opinion:

The government is expected to issue a statement about the investigation to the press.

He produced a signed statement from the prisoner.

He threw paint over the fur coats because he wanted to make a statement about cruelty to animals.

[ + that ] We were not surprised by their statement that jobs would be cut.

C2 also bank statement a record of the amounts of money paid into and taken out of your bank account during a particular period of time

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My original statement has been completely distorted by the media.
The statement said there would be no end to the violence until the terrorists' demands were met.
The statement excited new speculation that a senior minister may be about to resign.
The Palace has issued a statement criticizing the newspaper report.
The Vatican released a statement condemning the recent terrorist attacks.

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(Definition of “statement” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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uk /ˈsteɪtmənt/ us

› COMMUNICATIONS something that you say or write officially:

make/release/issue a statement She thought the executives were likely to make a statement after the meeting.

a written/public/joint statement The company put out a written statement but refused requests for press interviews.

say sth in a statement 'Business gathered momentum again in Germany following two years of decline,' the company said in a statement.

› BANKING a printed or electronic record of the money that is paid into or taken out of your bank account during a particular period of time:

You can log on and read your statements online.

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bank statement

› ACCOUNTING, FINANCE a printed or electronic document showing that money has been paid or received:

Each employee receives a formal annual statement of the monetary value of the benefits they are receiving from the company.

A confirmation statement will be sent following all transactions other than those involving a reinvestment of dividends.