news report
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Definition
Noun: A brief, factual written or spoken description of a recent event or development, typically disseminated through media channels such as television, radio, newspapers, or online platforms.
Usage
The term "news report" refers to the specific piece of journalism that conveys new information. It is a formal or semi-formal account. - It is commonly preceded by articles like "a," "an," or "the." - It often follows verbs like "watch," "read," "hear," "file," or "prepare."
Examples
- The journalist filed a news report from the scene of the accident.
- Did you see the news report about the election results?
- The anchor read a brief news report on the air.
- His first assignment was to write a news report on the local council meeting.
Advanced Usage
- "to make/become the subject of a news report": To be featured or covered in the news.
- The scandal quickly made the subject of a news report in every major paper.
- "according to a news report": Used to cite information sourced from journalism.
- According to a news report, the company is planning major layoffs.
Variants and Related Words
- Report (n): A more general term for an account or statement, which can include news reports but also covers scientific, business, or official documents.
- News story (n): Very similar to "news report," often used interchangeably, though "story" can sometimes imply a more narrative style.
- Bulletin (n): A very short, urgent news report, especially on radio or television.
- Dispatch (n): A news report sent from a correspondent in a remote location.
Synonyms
- Account
- Story
- Bulletin
- Dispatch
Related Phrases
- News coverage: The collective reporting on a particular topic or event across multiple reports.
- The news coverage of the trial was extensive.
- Breaking news report: A report about an event that is currently developing or has just occurred.
- We interrupt this program for a breaking news report.
Noun
- a short account of the news
- the report of his speech
- the story was on the 11 o'clock news
- the account of his speech that was given on the evening news made the governor furious