statement
noun
state·ment
ˈstāt-mənt 
1
2
: the act or process of stating or presenting orally or on paper
4
: the presentation of a theme in a musical composition
5
: a summary of activity in a financial account over a particular period of time
6
: an opinion, comment, or message conveyed indirectly usually by nonverbal means
monuments are statements in form and space—
O. B. Hardison, Jr.
O. B. Hardison, Jr.7
: an instruction in a computer program
Examples of statement in a Sentence
His office issued an official statement concerning his departure.
This is his first public statement about the investigation.
I disagree with your earlier statement about my record on this issue.
The advertisement included misleading statements about the product.
The police took the witness's statement.
We have a signed statement from a witness.
The boycott was intended as a political statement.
We'll need to review your recent financial statements.
Recent Examples on the Web
In a statement to PEOPLE, Torre responded to her quick removal.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 23 May 2025
Items like sunglasses, brooches, statement cuffs, stacks of jewelry — and yes, bag charms — are no longer afterthoughts.
—Karin Eldor, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Following the high-level talks in Geneva, Switzerland, earlier this month, both sides issued a rare joint statement to temporarily lower most tariffs on each other’s goods, while working toward a broader agreement.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 23 May 2025
This story has been updated with a statement from Rep. Garbarino.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for statement
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 23 May 2025
Items like sunglasses, brooches, statement cuffs, stacks of jewelry — and yes, bag charms — are no longer afterthoughts.
—Karin Eldor, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Following the high-level talks in Geneva, Switzerland, earlier this month, both sides issued a rare joint statement to temporarily lower most tariffs on each other’s goods, while working toward a broader agreement.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 23 May 2025
This story has been updated with a statement from Rep. Garbarino.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for statement
Cite this Entry
“Statement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statement. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
statement
noun
state·ment
ˈstāt-mənt
1
: the act or process of stating
2
3
: a brief summarized record of activity in a financial account over a particular period of time
a monthly bank statement
4
: an instruction in a computer program
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share