B150 words
Media and Communication
Language for discussing media and communication.
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Words in this collection
- medianounˈmi di əThe main means of mass communication (television, radio, newspapers, internet) regarded collectively.
- journalistnounˈdʒɜːnəlɪstA person who collects, writes, and distributes news and information through newspapers, magazines, television, radio, or the internet.
- newspapernounˈnjuːzˌpeɪpəA printed publication, usually issued daily or weekly, containing news, articles, advertisements, and other information.
- articlenounˈɑr tɪ kəlA piece of writing in a newspaper, magazine, or website that provides information, opinion, or analysis on a particular topic.
- reportnounrɪˈpɔrtTo give an account or description of something, often formally or officially.
- broadcastverbˈbrɔːdˌkɑːstTo transmit a radio or television program; to spread information widely.
- televisionnounˈtɛl əˌvɪʒ ənA system for transmitting visual images and sound that are reproduced on screens, chiefly used to broadcast programs for entertainment, news, and education.
- radiorā<strong>′</strong>dē-ōThe technology using electromagnetic waves to transmit signals carrying sound or information.
- internetĭn<strong>′</strong>tər-nĕt′The global, publicly accessible network of interconnected computer networks that use the Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP) to link billions of devices worldwide.
- socialadjectiveˈsəʊʃəlRelating to society or its organization; relating to companionship and interaction with other people.
- networknounnĕt<strong>′</strong>wûrk′A system of interconnected things or people, such as computers, roads, or individuals with shared interests.
- influencenounˈɪnflʊənsThe power or capacity to affect the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something.
- opinionnounəˈpɪn yənA personal view, judgment, or belief about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.
- audiencenounˈɔ di ənsA group of people gathered to watch, listen to, or read something, such as a performance, speech, or publication.
- publishverb-transitiveˈpʌb lɪʃTo make information, a book, article, or other work available to the public, typically through a commercial or official medium.
- interviewnounˈɪn tərˌvyuA formal meeting in which someone is asked questions to assess their suitability, qualifications, or to gather information.
- celebritynounsɪˈlɛbrɪtɪA famous person, especially in entertainment, sports, or media.
- advertisementnounˌæd vərˈtaɪz məntA public notice or announcement promoting a product, service, or event, typically paid for by an advertiser.
- campaignnounkæmˈpeɪnAn organised series of actions or activities intended to achieve a particular social, commercial, or political goal.
- informationnounˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃənFacts, knowledge, or details provided about something or someone; processed data with meaning.
- communicationnounkəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃənThe act or process of sharing information, ideas, or feelings between people or groups, typically through speech, writing, or other mediums.
- technologytĕk-nŏl<strong>′</strong>ə-jēThe application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry, including machinery, equipment, and systems.
- digitaladjectivedĭj<strong>′</strong>ĭ-tlRelating to or using signals or information represented by discrete values, especially binary digits (0 and 1), as opposed to continuous signals.
- platformplăt<strong>′</strong>fôrm′A flat, raised surface or structure.
- contentnounˈkɒntɛntIn a state of peaceful satisfaction; the information, substance, or topics contained within something.
- sharenounʃɛəTo have, use, or experience something jointly with another or others; to divide and distribute something among people.
- followverb-transitiveˈfɒl oʊTo go or come after (someone or something); to move or travel behind.
- commentnounˈkɒm ɛnta verbal or written remark expressing an opinion or reaction.
- post–pəʊstA prefix meaning 'after' or 'later than' a specified point in time or sequence.
- debatenoundɪˈbeɪtA formal discussion on a particular topic where opposing arguments are put forward.
- discussionnoundɪˈskʌʃənA serious conversation about a subject in which people express different ideas and opinions.
- argumentˈɑr gyə məntA conversation or discussion in which people express differing opinions, often with strong feelings; also, a reason or set of reasons presented to support or oppose an idea.
- pointnounpointA specific, precise location, detail, or moment; also, the sharp end of something.
- agreeverbəˈɡriːTo have the same opinion or to consent.
- disagreeverb-intransitiveˌdɪs əˈgrito have a different opinion; to not agree.
- persuadeverb-transitivepərˈsweɪdTo cause someone to do something, or to believe something is true or good, through reasoning, argument, or entreaty.
- convinceverb-transitivekənˈvɪnsTo cause someone to believe firmly in the truth or existence of something.
- announceverbəˈnaʊnsto make something publicly known, especially in a formal or official way; to state something publicly for the first time.
- confirmverbkənˈfɜːmTo establish the truth or correctness of something.
- denyverb-transitivedɪˈnaɪTo state that something is not true, or to refuse to admit the existence or truth of something.
- respondverbrɪˈspɒndTo say or do something as a reaction to something that has been said or done.
- reactverb-intransitiveriˈæktTo respond to an action, event, stimulus, or substance by behaving or changing in a particular way.
- criticizeverb-transitiveˈkrɪt əˌsaɪzTo indicate or express the faults of someone or something in a disapproving way; to judge or assess with disapproval.
- supportverb-transitivesəˈpɔrtTo bear the weight of or hold up; to provide assistance, backing, or approval.
- opposeverbəˈpəʊzTo actively disagree with or resist something or someone; to set oneself in direct contrast to.
- promoteverb-transitiveprəˈmoʊtTo help or encourage something to happen, increase, or develop.
- advertiseverb-transitiveˈæd vərˌtaɪzTo present or promote (a product, service, event, or vacancy) to the public, typically through paid announcements, in order to encourage interest, sales, or applications.
- updateverb-transitiveʌpˈdeɪtto make something more modern or current by adding new information or making changes
- breakingadjectiveˈbreɪ kɪŋThe act of causing something to separate into pieces suddenly and violently, often by force; or the state of being so separated.
- coveragenounˈkʌvərɪdʒThe extent or degree to which something is observed, analyzed, reported on, or protected.