reuters: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
B2Formal, Business, Journalism
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What does “reuters” mean?
A major multinational news agency and financial information provider.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A major multinational news agency and financial information provider.
A trusted global source of news, financial data, and professional information used by media organizations, corporations, and professionals worldwide.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Primarily used identically, referring to the same global institution. Minor difference in verb usage: in UK financial contexts, one might occasionally hear "to Reuters" meaning to check the Reuters terminal for data, though this is rare and informal.
Connotations
Associated with reliable, fast-breaking, and authoritative reporting. Stronger association with financial markets in professional contexts.
Frequency
Slightly more frequent in UK media due to its historical British origins, but equally common in US professional and journalistic contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “reuters” in a Sentence
According to [Reuters], ...A [Reuters] survey/poll shows...[Reuters] reported that...Data from [Reuters] indicates...Citing [Reuters], the minister said...The news broke on [Reuters].Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “reuters” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The trader quickly Reutersed the latest bond yields before the meeting.
- I'll just Reuters that figure to confirm.
American English
- He Reutersed the stock price from his terminal.
- Let me Reuters the earnings estimate.
adverb
British English
- (Not standardly used as an adverb)
American English
- (Not standardly used as an adverb)
adjective
British English
- The Reuters copy was filed just minutes before the deadline.
- He is a former Reuters journalist.
American English
- The Reuters data feed is essential for our analysis.
- She received a Reuters-style news alert.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Crucial source for real-time financial data, market news, and corporate announcements. 'Traders watched the Reuters screen closely.'
Academic
Used as a primary source in media studies, journalism, and contemporary history research. 'The study analysed Reuters dispatches from the conflict.'
Everyday
Appears in news credits: 'Via Reuters.' Used when attributing a news story's origin. 'I read about it in a Reuters article.'
Technical
Refers to specific data feeds (Reuters Eikon, Refinitiv) and the financial terminals used in trading rooms.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “reuters”
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Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “reuters”
- Pronouncing it as /ru:'tərz/.
- Writing it in lower case: 'reuters'.
- Using it as a countable noun: 'a Reuters' (correct: 'a Reuters report').
- Thinking it's only about finance; it is a general news agency.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It was founded in London, UK, and has strong British origins. It is now a multinational corporation, part of the Canadian Thomson Reuters group, with major operations worldwide.
In very informal professional jargon, especially in finance, it is sometimes used to mean 'to check on the Reuters terminal.' However, this is non-standard and not recommended for general use.
Both are major news agencies. Reuters has a particularly strong focus on financial and business news alongside general reporting, while AP is a cooperative of American newspapers with a very broad general news focus. Their geographic historical strengths also differ (UK vs US).
The /ˈrɔɪtəz/ pronunciation reflects the original anglicised pronunciation of the German surname 'Reuter'. The American /ˈraɪtərz/ is a spelling pronunciation, aligning with how 'eu' is often said in words like 'neuter'.
A major multinational news agency and financial information provider.
Reuters is usually formal, business, journalism in register.
Reuters: in British English it is pronounced /ˈrɔɪtəz/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈraɪtərz/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “[Heard it on the] Reuters wire”
- “Reuters-grade information”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'ROYAL Reporter' for the UK pronunciation /ˈrɔɪtəz/. For the US /ˈraɪtərz/, think 'WRITE-ers' who write the news.
Conceptual Metaphor
NEWS IS A COMMODITY (Reuters supplies it). TRUTH IS A LIGHT (Reuters illuminates events).
Practice
Quiz
What is the standard American English pronunciation of 'Reuters'?