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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Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2025
That could have a significant impact in smaller communities, where public media stations are often among the few remaining sources of local journalism.
—Nik Popli, Time, 1 Aug. 2025
In this program, students join the Free Press newsroom for a month; they are trained in journalism, pitch and write articles and take photos.
—Julia Roeder, Freep.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Ferrucci, the journalism professor, dismissed both criticisms.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 1 Aug. 2025
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“Journalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/journalism. Accessed 6 Aug. 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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