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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Arkansas Online, 5 Mar. 2026
The tensions inside the AP — and Rinehart’s articulation of a case many managers believe but are reluctant to make — reveal a broader conflict playing out across the media over how AI should be applied within journalism, a costly craft filled with strong-willed individuals.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 4 Mar. 2026
With over 40 articles published in the alternative weekly newspaper The Austin Chronicle, Mars has established herself as a prominent voice in music journalism.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
Audible is queuing up a new batch of true-crime and investigative journalism podcasts that bring together some of the biggest names in the space including Dan Taberski, Paul Holes, Leon Neyfakh and Laura Beil.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Journalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/journalism. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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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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