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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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

noun

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

b : one who makes a shorthand record of a speech or proceeding specifically : court reporter