reportable

adjective

re·​port·​able ri-ˈpȯr-tə-bəl How to pronounce reportable (audio)
1
: worth reporting
reportable news
2
: required by law to be reported
reportable income
reportable diseases

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The company has identified three reportable segments: CoRe Banking, Mortgage Banking, and Financial Holding Company, and continues to explore strategic growth opportunities in these areas. — Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025 The same day, Kennedy appeared on Fox News, saying federal reporting systems for vaccine injuries are insufficient, although adverse reactions are reportable and searchable by the HHS. — Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025 By making these changes — updating the list for what’s currently reportable and allowing the state’s attorney to provide notification with the suspect piece — the chain of communication from state to localities is updated and will ensure a safer community for our schools and students. — Mike Griffith, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2025 Leidos operates in four reportable segments: National Security & Digital, Health & Civil, Commercial & International, and Defense Systems. — Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 11 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reportable

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First Known Use

1518, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of reportable was in 1518

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reportable

adjective
re·​port·​able -ˈpōrt-ə-bəl How to pronounce reportable (audio)
-ˈpȯrt-
1
: worth reporting
a reportable development
2
: required by law to be reported
reportable income

Medical Definition

reportable

adjective
re·​port·​able ri-ˈpōrt-ə-bəl, -ˈpȯrt- How to pronounce reportable (audio)
: required by law to be reported
reportable diseases

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reportable

adjective
re·​port·​able
: required by law to be reported
reportable income
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