Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

eyewitness-report

noun
/ˈaɪˌwɪtnəs rɪˈpɔrt/
Definition
A statement or account provided by someone who directly observed an event.
Examples
  • After the accident, several eyewitness reports helped clarify what happened.
  • The police collected multiple eyewitness reports during their investigation.
Meaning
An eyewitness report recounts the details of an incident as seen by an individual who was present at the time it occurred.
Synonyms
  • firsthand account
  • witness testimony
  • direct observation