annual report

noun

plural annual reports
: a usually lengthy report issued yearly by an organization giving an account of its internal workings and especially its finances

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In its latest annual report on Chinese military power, which was released last month, the U.S. Defense Department said Chinese government ships were detected in the contiguous zone around the Senkakus on 352 days in 2023, compared to 336 days of patrols in 2022. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025 According to Galt Police’s annual report from March, there were 59 break-ins in 2023 and 55 in 2022, including multiple groups that targeted restaurants and businesses. Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 31 Dec. 2024 This marks the 10th anniversary of the annual report, compiled by these team members from industry experience, observation of consumer preferences, and collaborative sessions with emerging and established brands. Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 Additionally, the legislation would also require drugmakers to provide an annual report to the FDA regarding the source of their pharmaceutical ingredients used for products sold in the U.S. Joseph Choi, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for annual report 

Word History

First Known Use

1724, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of annual report was in 1724

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“Annual report.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/annual%20report. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.

Legal Definition

annual report

noun
annual re·​port
: a written report distributed to shareholders each year by a corporation that sets forth financial information (as an auditor's report, the selling prices of the corporation's stock, and the yearly profit) as well as statements by the corporation's management
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