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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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Feb. 2025
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Feb. 2025
Before turning to journalism, Grossman was a history professor.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
Invest in one year of premium journalism, member-only events and more for just $49.99.
—Forbes, 16 Feb. 2025
Our fact-check sources Fox & Friends First, Dec. 27, 2019, X post
Deutsche Welle, Dec. 26, 2019, Germans fear Trump more than Kim and Putin
Axios, Dec. 26, 2019, Survey: Germans say Trump is more dangerous than Putin, Kim or Xi
Thank you for supporting our journalism.
—Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
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“Journalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/journalism. Accessed 28 Feb. 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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