self-report

noun

self-re·​port ˌself-ri-ˈpȯrt How to pronounce self-report (audio)
: a report about one's behavior provided especially by one who is a subject of research
self-reported adjective

Examples of self-report in a Sentence

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Explicit and implicit IEs were measured using a self-report questionnaire and the Implicit Association Test (IAT), respectively. New Atlas, 11 July 2025 The bet generates net winnings of more than $5,000 For the casual bettor exemplified above, the $3,650 in winnings will need to be self-reported. Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025 The dolphin Dolphins are most likely to self-report as insomniacs. Jp Shaffer july 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2025 It was later determined that the victim sustained minor injuries and self-reported to the hospital after leaving the scene, according to the release. Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for self-report

Word History

First Known Use

1654, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of self-report was in 1654

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“Self-report.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-report. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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