Statement
(noun)
- A declaration or remark made by someone.
- A piece of written or spoken information that expresses something in a clear and definite way.
- A document giving details of financial transactions or account balance.
- 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:
- His statement was contradicted by the evidence.
- She read a statement to the press.
- The bank statement shows a large deposit.
- The statement of financial position shows the company's assets and liabilities.
- The statement of income shows the company's revenues and expenses.