Reporting vocabulary

 When discussing reporting, whether in business, journalism, or other fields, a specific vocabulary is used. Here's a breakdown of common terms:

General Reporting Terms:

• Report: A formal account of information.
• Data: Raw facts and statistics.
• Information: Processed and organized data.
• Analysis: The process of examining data to draw conclusions.
• Findings: The results of an analysis.
• Metrics: Quantifiable measures used to track performance.
• Indicators: Signs or signals that provide information.
• Trends: Patterns or directions in data over time.
• Insights: Deep understandings derived from data.
• Summary: A concise overview of key points.
• Documentation: Written or electronic information that describes, explains, or instructs.
• Visualization: Graphical representation of data.
• Dashboard: A visual display of key performance indicators.
• Audit: A formal review or examination.
• Compliance: Adherence to rules and regulations.
• Transparency: Openness and clarity in reporting.

Types of Reports:

• Financial Report: Summarizes a company's financial performance.
• Progress Report: Tracks the status of a project.
• Sales Report: Shows sales performance.
• Incident Report: Documents an event or accident.
• Performance Report: Evaluates the performance of individuals or teams.
• Analytical Report: Provides in-depth analysis of data.
• Status Report: Provides the current condition of something.

Reporting Actions:

• Compile: To gather and assemble information.
• Generate: To produce or create a report.
• Analyze: To examine data and draw conclusions.
• Present: To communicate findings to an audience.
• Disseminate: To distribute information.
• Validate: to check the accuracy of data.
• Aggregate: to gather data into a whole.
• Forecast: to predict future events.

Reporting Qualities:

• Accurate: Free from errors.
• Reliable: Consistent and trustworthy.
• Objective: Unbiased and impartial.
• Concise: Brief and to the point.
• Comprehensive: Thorough and complete.
• Timely: Delivered at the appropriate time.
• Relevant: Pertinent to the subject matter.

This vocabulary should provide a strong foundation for understanding and discussing reporting in various contexts.

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By Jerry Ramonyai