Meanings

statement

speaking at a public hearing

writing (a book)

exposition (propagation) of one's master's teachings or doctrines

affidavit

taking dictation

the writing profession

statement (of a carefully reasoned logical argument)

translation

previously mentioned

descriptive grammar

opening statement

outline

written statement

to thank (a person) heartily

subject and predicate

to relate at great length

set description

structural description

description