definition of
statement

[1] #1 statement n. a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc; "according to his statement he was in London on that day". wn

[2] #2 statement n. [argument] a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true; "it was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true". wn

[3] #3 statement n. (music) the presentation of a musical theme; "the initial statement of the sonata". wn

[4] #4 statement n. a nonverbal message; "a Cadillac makes a statement about who you are"; "his tantrums are a statement of his need for attention". wn

[5] #5 statement n. [affirmation, assertion] the act of affirming or asserting or stating something. wn