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   statement

   /ˈsteɪtm(ə)nt/

   noun

   • 1. a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing: "do you agree with this statement?"
   • ▪ an official account of facts, views, or plans, especially one for release to the media: "the ministers issued a joint statement calling for negotiations"
   • ▪ a formal account of events given by a witness, defendant, or other party to the police or in a court of law: "she made a statement to the police"
   • ▪ an expression of an attitude or belief that is made by means of actions or appearance: "the hope is that they will fill the stands and terraces to make a statement about the importance of this club"
   • ▪ denoting something, such as a visually striking piece of jewellery, clothing, or interior decoration, that is intended to convey a particular attitude or image: "she accessorized with a dazzling orange scarf and a statement necklace"
   • ▪ (in the UK) an official assessment made by a local education authority concerning a child's special educational needs: "children with statements of special educational needs"
   • 2. a document setting out items of debit and credit between a bank or other organization and a customer: "you'll have your own account with a monthly statement"
   • 3. a presentation of a theme or melody within a composition.

   verb

   • 1. officially assess (a child) as having special educational needs: British "a reassessment of statemented children"

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