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
Examples of journalism in a Sentence
She plans to major in journalism when she goes to college.
Recent Examples on the Web
Local news outlets have been hit particularly hard; a recent report found that more than 2,500 journalism jobs were eliminated in 2023.
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Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Ask our service journalism team your top-of-mind questions in the module below or email servicejournalists@sacbee.com.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 7 Apr. 2024
Nicole grew up in Idaho, graduated from Idaho State University and Northwestern University with a master’s degree in journalism.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 5 Apr. 2024
This story was produced with financial support from individuals and Berkowitz Contemporary Arts in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners, as part of an independent journalism fellowship program.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2024
The public’s opportunity to discern and interpret what’s being said is being taken away from them, ostensibly in the name of good journalism.
—Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2024
Support local journalism: Subscribe to the Detroit Free Press.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2024
Over the next six-plus decades, Sinclair did a bit of everything — dabbling in performance art, journalism, cultural and political activism.
—Mike Householder, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2024
But the raid set off a firestorm, prompting strong criticism from First Amendment advocates and journalism outlets from across the country.
—Glenn E. Rice, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Ask our service journalism team your top-of-mind questions in the module below or email servicejournalists@sacbee.com.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 7 Apr. 2024
Nicole grew up in Idaho, graduated from Idaho State University and Northwestern University with a master’s degree in journalism.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 5 Apr. 2024
This story was produced with financial support from individuals and Berkowitz Contemporary Arts in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners, as part of an independent journalism fellowship program.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2024
The public’s opportunity to discern and interpret what’s being said is being taken away from them, ostensibly in the name of good journalism.
—Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2024
Support local journalism: Subscribe to the Detroit Free Press.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2024
Over the next six-plus decades, Sinclair did a bit of everything — dabbling in performance art, journalism, cultural and political activism.
—Mike Householder, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2024
But the raid set off a firestorm, prompting strong criticism from First Amendment advocates and journalism outlets from across the country.
—Glenn E. Rice, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Journalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/journalism. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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journalism
noun
jour·nal·ism
ˈjərn-ᵊl-ˌiz-əm
1
: the collecting and editing of news to be presented 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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