reporter

noun

re·port·er | \ ri-ˈpȯr-tər

Definition of reporter

: one that reports: such as

a : a person who makes authorized statements of law decisions or legislative proceedings

b : a person who makes a shorthand record of a speech or proceeding

c(1) : a person employed by a newspaper, magazine, or television company to gather and report news

(2) : a person who broadcasts news

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Other words from reporter

reportorial \ˌre-pər-ˈtȯr-ē-əl,

ˌre-pə-, ˌrē- \ adjective

reportorially \ˌre-pər-ˈtȯr-ē-ə-lē,

ˌre-pə-, ˌrē- \ adverb

Examples of reporter in a Sentence

She's a reporter for one of the major networks. the reporter was careful to ask as many questions as possible without annoying anyone

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Meanwhile, Bills reporter Mike Rodak picked Dolphins running back Frank Gore. — Dave Hyde, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Hyde5: Here's five reasons to feel better about the Miami Dolphins in July," 13 July 2018 Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester spoke with Wall Street Journal reporter Nick Timiraos on Wednesday, July 11, in Cleveland. — WSJ, "Transcript: WSJ Interview With Cleveland Fed’s Loretta Mester," 13 July 2018 Jean Guerrero is the Fronteras reporter for KPBS and the author of Crux: A Cross-Border Memoir. — Jean Guerrero, Glamour, "We've Seen Pictures of Undocumented Boys in Government Facilities. Where Are the Girls?," 13 July 2018 Courier-News reporter Rafael Guerrero contributed to this report. — Staff Report, Aurora Beacon-News, "Aurora ranked 4th in shortest commute among Illinois cities," 12 July 2018 Alabama beat reporter Paul Gattis of the Huntsville Times was heavily criticized for putting Auburn No. 3 behind Southern Cal and Oklahoma on his AP ballot. — Ross Dellenger, SI.com, "Inside the AP's Fateful 2004 Decision to Withdraw Its Poll From the BCS Formula," 12 July 2018 The types of harassment these reporters have experienced while trying to do their jobs include being randomly kissed by men during live reports. — Devon Elizabeth, Teen Vogue, "FIFA Has Reportedly Asked Broadcasters to Stop Leering at Female Fans at World Cup Games," 12 July 2018 The company recently allowed a Miami Herald photographer and reporter to the tour the facility. — Elizabeth Koh, miamiherald, "Overlooked deadline could stop some medical marijuana processing in Florida," 12 July 2018 When: July 20-22, July 26-29 Where: Lumber Center, 19351 Washington St., Grayslake Tickets: $14-$17 Information: 847-543-2300; jlcenter.clcillinois.edu/ Sheryl DeVore is freelance reporter for the News-Sun. — Sheryl Devore, Lake County News-Sun, "CLC students take on political, timely ‘Cabaret’," 11 July 2018

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reporter

noun

English Language Learners Definition of reporter

: a person who writes news stories for a newspaper, magazine, etc., or who tells people the news on radio or television

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reporter

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re·port·er

Legal Definition of reporter

: one that reports: as

a : one who makes authorized statements and publications of court decisions or legislative proceedings also : a publication in which such reports are reproduced — see also citation — compare advance sheet