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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
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Report x Report on

Hello. What is the difference between "report something" and "report on something"?

For example:

This paper reports research results.

This paper reports on research results.

The document reports on a congress.

The document reports a congress.

Thank you!
  

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Anonymous What is the difference between "report something" and "report on something"? 'Report' just publicizes the existence of the event or information. 'Report on' goes into detail of the contents.

  • Anonymous What is the difference between "report something" and "report on something"?
  • 'Report' just publicizes the existence of the event or information.
  • 'Report on' goes into detail of the contents.
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AnonymousWhat is the difference between "report something" and "report on something"?
'Report' just publicizes the existence of the event or information.
'Report on' goes into detail of the contents.

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