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reporter

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /rɪˈpɔːrtɚ/ · UK /rɪˈpɔːtə/

Forms: reporters

reporter means: A person who finds out about news and tells people about it through newspapers, television, or other media.

noun

NEWS JOURNALISTB1

A person who finds out about news and tells people about it through newspapers, television, or other media.

  • The reporter asked a question.
  • Two reporters interviewed the mayor.
  • Our local reporter covered the flood.

How to use it: reporter for something (She is a reporter for a local newspaper.)

Similar words: journalist, correspondent

Common phrases: news reporter, television reporter, reporter for something, radio reporter

INFORMATION PROVIDERC1

A person or thing that gives information about an event, problem, or result.

  • The bug reporter received a reward.
  • Reporters of faults can remain anonymous.
  • The error reporter sends details to the support team.

How to use it: reporter of something (The reporter of the fault received a reward.)

Similar words: informant

Common phrases: bug reporter, reporter of something, error reporter

Questions about reporter

What does reporter mean?

A person who finds out about news and tells people about it through newspapers, television, or other media.

What is reporter in other languages?

Türkçe: muhabir · Español: reportero · Français: journaliste · Deutsch: Reporter · Italiano: giornalista · 日本語: 記者

How do you pronounce reporter?

In American English /rɪˈpɔːrtɚ/; in British English /rɪˈpɔːtə/.

How do you use reporter in a sentence?

The reporter asked a question. Two reporters interviewed the mayor.

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