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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Diamond, which is backed by major broadcasters and indie groups, publishes annual reports into UK TV industry diversity and has compiled separate research into areas like ethnic diversity and disability. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2026 For the first time, TEA included cruise data in its annual report, citing figures from the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026 In 2032, Social Security's retirement trust fund may be depleted, according to an annual report from the program's trustees released in June. — Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea,jessica Dickler,sarah Agostino,greg Iacurci,lorie Konish,annie Nova,sharon Epperson,stephanie Dhue, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026 According to the Davidson Police Department’s 2025 annual report, officers recorded 42,793 calls for service last year. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for annual report

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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

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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