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

Recent Examples on the Web Just want to take a quick diversion to comment about the participants having self-reported their autism diagnosis. New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2024 Most states offer amnesty programs (aka, voluntary disclosure agreements) or similar options to encourage companies to self-report past-due property. Jon D'amato, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024 Despite this risk, most states rely on farmers to self-report infections among their herds. Keren Landman, Vox, 10 Sep. 2024 The statistics are self-reported by the different agencies, and those agencies are not required to participate, which leaves some gaps in the data. Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for self-report 

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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 29 Sep. 2024.

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