Statement
In its most general sense, a
statement is a short declaration or assertion on a given subject. It can mean: (Source: from
Federal Standard 1037C)
- In programming languages, a language construct that represents a set of declarations or a step in a sequence of actions.
- In computer programming, a symbol string or other arrangement of symbols.
- In computer programming, a meaningful expression or generalized instruction, represented in a source language.
- In logic of mathematics, a statement is another term for proposition.
- In music a statement is the presentation of a musical theme.
