journalism
noun
jour·nal·ism
ˈjər-nə-ˌli-zəm 
1
a
: the collection and editing of news for presentation through the media
b
: the public press
c
: an academic study concerned with the collection and editing of news or the management of a news medium
2
a
: writing designed for publication in a newspaper or magazine
b
: writing characterized by a direct presentation of facts or description of events without an attempt at interpretation
c
: writing designed to appeal to current popular taste or public interest
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She plans to major in journalism when she goes to college.
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2025
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—Michael R. Wickline, Arkansas Online, 17 Apr. 2025
The Sacramento Bee 279-203-2039 Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado is a service journalism reporter at The Sacramento Bee.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2025
In 2020, he was awarded South Carolina’s top honor for assertive journalism.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Journalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/journalism. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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journalism
noun
jour·nal·ism
ˈjərn-ᵊl-ˌiz-əm
1
: the collecting and editing of news to be presented online, in newspapers or magazines, or over television or radio
2
: writing designed for or characteristic of newspapers or magazines
journalistic
adjective
ˌjərn-ᵊl-ˈis-tik
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