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
ˌself-ri-ˈpȯr-təd How to pronounce self-report (audio)
adjective

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Those figures are self-reported. — Allison Palmer updated June 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2026 In addition, the speed recorded in medical records is often self-reported by the patient, Callcut said. — Sacbee.com, 22 June 2026 That data is self-reported and hasn’t been independently verified. — Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026 According to industry insiders, those figures are self-reported by NBC. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-report

Word History

First Known Use

1654, in the meaning defined above

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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 8 Jul. 2026.

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