Lingo

Broadcasting and Journalism

30 Words

15m

air
1.
air
Noun

the mixture of gases, primarily oxygen and nitrogen, that surrounds the Earth and is essential for breathing

He could feel the warm air on his face as he stepped outside.

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televise
2.
te
le
vise
Verb

to broadcast or show something on TV

The network will televise the live coverage of the championship game.

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broadcast
3.
broad
cast
Verb

to use airwaves to send out TV or radio programs

The television network broadcasts news programs every evening.

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screen
4.
screen
Noun

the flat panel on a television, computer, etc. on which images and information are displayed

During the presentation, the speaker shared his screen with the audience.

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censor
5.
cen
sor
Verb

to remove parts of something such as a book, movie, etc. and prevent the public from accessing them for political, moral, or religious purposes

The government decided to censor the film due to its sensitive content.

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announce
6.
a
nnounce
Verb

to make plans or decisions known by officially telling people about them

The CEO announces the company's quarterly results during the board meeting.

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transmission
7.
trans
mi
ssion
Noun

the act of sending information or a message from one place or person to another

Quick transmission of orders is essential in emergencies.

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commentary
8.
co
mmen
ta
ry
Noun

a series of explanations or critiques that offer insights or interpretations on a subject or text

The historian’s commentary on the ancient manuscript provided context for its meaning.

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contribute
9.
cont
ri
bute
Verb

to give something, especially money or goods, in order to achieve a goal or help a cause

Individuals can contribute to the local food drive by donating non-perishable items.

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correspondent
10.
co
rres
pon
dent
Noun

someone employed by a TV or radio station or a newspaper to report news from a particular country or on a particular matter

The network's Middle East correspondent provided updates on the conflict in the region.

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columnist
11.
co
lum
nist
Noun

a journalist who regularly writes articles on a particular subject for a newspaper or magazine

The columnist wrote a compelling opinion piece on environmental conservation.

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coverage
12.
co
ve
rage
Noun

the extent or degree to which something is covered or included

The insurance policy offers comprehensive coverage for accidents, theft, and natural disasters.

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editorial
13.
e
di
to
rial
Noun

a newspaper article expressing the views of the editor on a particular subject

The editorial argued for more investment in public transportation.

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journalism
14.
jour
na
li
sm
Noun

the profession of collecting and editing pieces of news and articles either to be published in a newspaper, magazine, etc. or broadcast

She studied journalism to become a reporter.

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news agency
Noun

an organization that gathers news stories for newspapers, TV, or radio stations

The news agency sent reporters to cover the breaking story.

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news
room
Noun

a place in radio or television stations or a newspaper office where news is reviewed and put together to be broadcast or published

The journalists in the newsroom work tirelessly to gather and verify information for the evening broadcast.

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press
17.
press
Verb

to push a thing tightly against something else

He pressed his foot on the accelerator to increase the speed of the car.

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readership
18.
rea
der
ship
Noun

the number of people who read a particular magazine, newspaper, or book on a regular basis

The magazine's readership has grown steadily over the past year, thanks to engaging content and targeted marketing efforts.

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rate
19.
rate
Noun

the number of times something changes or happens during a specific period of time

The crime rate in the city has decreased significantly over the past year.

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tabloid
20.
tab
loid
Noun

a newspaper with smaller pages and many pictures, covering stories about famous people and not much serious news

The tabloid sensationalized the celebrity scandal with exaggerated headlines and paparazzi photos.

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bulletin
21.
bu
lle
tin
Noun

a brief news program that is broadcast on the radio or television

The radio station interrupted its regular programming to deliver a breaking news bulletin.

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circulation
22.
circulation
Noun

the flow and movement of blood around and in all parts of the body

Regular exercise improves blood circulation throughout the body.

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piece
23.
piece
Noun

a part of an object, broken or cut from a larger one

He carefully sorted through the pieces of wood to find the perfect ones for his project.

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reception
24.
re
cep
tion
Noun

a formal party held to celebrate an event or welcome someone

After the ceremony, the couple hosted a reception where guests enjoyed a variety of appetizers and a formal meal.

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antenna
25.
an
te
nna
Noun

a device that is used to send and receive signals

The television antenna on the roof picks up signals from broadcast stations.

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frequency
26.
freq
uen
cy
Noun

the specific number of waves that pass a point every second

In physics, frequency is measured in hertz, which represents the number of waves passing a point per second.

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panel
27.
pa
nel
Noun

a group of people with special skills or knowledge who have been brought together to discuss, give advice, or make a decision about an issue

The panel of experts discussed the challenges facing the education system.

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news conference
Noun

a meeting during which a very important person talks to journalists and answers their questions or makes a statement

The company held a news conference to announce their new product.

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prime time
29.
prime time
Noun

the time at which the largest number of people are watching TV or listening to the radio

Advertisers pay top dollar for commercials aired during prime time television slots.

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pamphlet
30.
pamph
let
Noun

a small book with a paper cover giving information about a particular subject

The health clinic distributed pamphlets about nutrition and exercise to promote healthy lifestyle habits.

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