Statement may refer to:
- A kind of Expression (language) in language (linguistics)
- Statement (logic), declarative sentence that is either true or false
- Statement (computer science), the smallest standalone element of an imperative programming language
- "Statement" (song), 2008 song by the Japanese band Boris
- Statements (album), 1962 album by jazz vibraphonist Milt Jackson
- Financial statements, formal records of the financial activities of a business, person, or other entity
- Mathematical statement, a statement in logic and mathematics
- Political statement, any act or nonverbal form of communication that is intended to influence a decision to be made for or by a group
- Press statement, written or recorded communication directed at members of the news media
- Statement of Special Educational Needs, outlining specific provision needed for a child in England
- a paper size also known as organizer L or half letter
Famous quotes containing the word statement:
“A sentence is made up of words, a statement is made in words.... Statements are made, words or sentences are used.”
—J.L. (John Langshaw)
“Children should know there are limits to family finances or they will confuse “we can’t afford that” with “they don’t want me to have it.” The first statement is a realistic and objective assessment of a situation, while the other carries an emotional message.”
—Jean Ross Peterson (20th century)
“The new statement is always hated by the old, and, to those dwelling in the old, comes like an abyss of skepticism.”
—Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)