Statement (noun)

  1. A declaration or remark made by someone.
  2. A piece of written or spoken information that expresses something in a clear and definite way.
  3. A document giving details of financial transactions or account balance.
  4. A statement of financial position, such as a balance sheet or income statement.

Origin:

From middle english statement, from old french estatement, from latin statementem, from statēre ("to cause to stand, establish").

Examples:

  1. His statement was contradicted by the evidence.
  2. She read a statement to the press.
  3. The bank statement shows a large deposit.
  4. The statement of financial position shows the company's assets and liabilities.
  5. The statement of income shows the company's revenues and expenses.
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