A report is another type of object used in most databases. A report specifies how data in the database will be printed (usually to paper). Here is an example of a printed report:
A report definition looks a lot like a form definition:
A report definition is divided into sections. Sections determine where information will appear on the report. The contents of a report are specified by controls. A control may be a label, calculated field, decorative line, or field from a table or query.
For more information, read "Reports: What they are and how they work":
