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reportable

American  
[ri-pawrt-uh-buhl] / rɪˈpɔrt ə bəl /

adjective

  1. able to be reported; suitable for reporting.

  2. being an offense, accident, infectious disease case, etc., that one is legally required to report to the authorities.


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Hantavirus is a nationally reportable disease in Canada.

From Science Daily Jun. 22, 2026

The council added it was "not aware of any previous reportable accidents or incidents involving the crocodile enclosure" and that "no other safety-related incidents have been recorded through the zoo licensing process".

From BBC Jun. 20, 2026

But at least 40 vehicle models on sale today were assembled with a reportable amount of Chinese components, according to data that car companies submit to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

From The Wall Street Journal May 9, 2026

“They have to make it a reportable health condition, just like a new measles case. That’s the only way it’s going to change.”

From Salon May 7, 2026

There was that weird incident at the Idle Hour when Brian saw me with Phil, but I don’t think being a jerk qualifies as a reportable offense.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed

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