reportable

adjective

re·​port·​able ri-ˈpȯr-tə-bəl How to pronounce reportable (audio)
1
: worth reporting
reportable news
2
: required by law to be reported
reportable income
reportable diseases

Examples of reportable in a Sentence

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Right now, hazing between students is not automatically considered a reportable offense under Pennsylvania law. — Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 30 July 2026 Zoox had 53, 10 somewhat police-reportable, and one with a Zoox vehicle as at least a probable primary contributor. — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026 Cyclosporiasis is reportable in 47 states, the District of Columbia, and New York City. — Eva Flowe july 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026 Avian influenza is a reportable disease, so cases must also be reported to your state or local health department. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for reportable

Word History

First Known Use

1518, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of reportable was in 1518

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reportable

adjective
re·​port·​able -ˈpōrt-ə-bəl How to pronounce reportable (audio)
-ˈpȯrt-
1
: worth reporting
a reportable development
2
: required by law to be reported
reportable income

Medical Definition

reportable

adjective
re·​port·​able ri-ˈpōrt-ə-bəl, -ˈpȯrt- How to pronounce reportable (audio)
: required by law to be reported
reportable diseases

Legal Definition

reportable

adjective
re·​port·​able
: required by law to be reported
reportable income
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