Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL - Broadcasting and Journalism

Here you will learn some English words about broadcasting and journalism, such as "censor", "press", "rating", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.

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to air [verb]

to broadcast something or be broadcast on TV or radio

Ex: The local news channel aired live coverage of the city council meeting .

to televise [verb]

to broadcast or show something on TV

Ex: They plan to televise the debate between the political candidates .

to broadcast [verb]

to use airwaves to send out TV or radio programs

Ex: The cable channel broadcasts documentaries on nature and wildlife .

to screen [verb]

to show a video or film in a movie theater or on TV

Ex: The film festival will screen a selection of independent movies from various genres .

to censor [verb]

to remove parts of something such as a book, movie, etc. and prevent the public from accessing them for political, moral, or religious purposes

Ex: The school library had to censor books with explicit content to ensure they were suitable for students .

to announce [verb]

to give information about a TV or radio program

Ex: The TV commercial announced the upcoming special episode of the cooking show .

transmission [noun]

the activity of transmitting a signal, a message or a program that is being broadcast on radio or television

commentary [noun]

a spoken description of an event while it is taking place, particularly on TV or radio

Ex: The television broadcast featured insightful commentary from political analysts .

broadcast [noun]

a TV or radio program

Ex: The radio station announced that it would be hosting a special broadcast to commemorate the anniversary of the historic event .

to contribute [verb]

to write stories, articles, etc. for a newspaper or magazine

Ex: Many freelance writers contribute to various publications .

correspondent [noun]

someone employed by a TV or radio station or a newspaper to report news from a particular country or on a particular matter

Ex: The newspaper assigned a technology correspondent to report on advancements in the tech industry .

columnist [noun]

a journalist who regularly writes articles on a particular subject for a newspaper or magazine

Ex: The newspaper hired a political columnist to cover the upcoming election .

coverage [noun]

the reporting of specific news or events by the media

Ex: The journalist provided in-depth coverage of the humanitarian crisis .

editorial [noun]

a newspaper article expressing the views of the editor on a particular subject

Ex: His editorial criticized the government 's handling of the economic crisis .

journalism [noun]

the profession of collecting and editing pieces of news and articles either to be published in a newspaper, magazine, etc. or broadcast

Ex: The course covers various aspects of journalism , including writing and ethics .

news agency [noun]

an organization that gathers news stories for newspapers, TV, or radio stations

Ex: She worked for a major news agency covering political events .

newsroom [noun]

a place in radio or television stations or a newspaper office where news is reviewed and put together to be broadcast or published

Ex: The newsroom buzzed with activity as reporters rushed to meet deadlines for the breaking story .

press [noun]

newspapers, journalists, and magazines as a whole

Ex: The press often influences public opinion with its coverage of political issues .

readership [noun]

the number of people who read a particular magazine, newspaper, or book on a regular basis

Ex: The author 's latest book has attracted a diverse readership , spanning multiple age groups and interests .

rating [noun]

the estimated number of people who watch a TV show or listen to a radio program

tabloid [noun]

a newspaper with smaller pages and many pictures, covering stories about famous people and not much serious news

Ex: The supermarket checkout line is lined with tabloids featuring the latest celebrity gossip and scandalous headlines .

bulletin [noun]

a brief news program that is broadcast on the radio or television

Ex: The police issued a bulletin describing the suspect they were searching for .

circulation [noun]

the total number of copies of a newspaper or magazine distributed, including both sales and delivery to readers

Ex: That journal has the widest circulation among scientists .

piece [noun]

an article in a TV or radio broadcast or in a magazine or newspaper

reception [noun]

the quality or the act of receiving radio, television or cellphone signals

Ex: I had to move closer to the window to improve the reception .

antenna [noun]

a device that is used to send and receive signals

Ex: The car 's antenna helps improve radio reception while driving in remote areas .

frequency [noun]

the specific number of waves that pass a point every second

Ex: The radio station broadcasts at a frequency of 101.5 megahertz .

panel [noun]

a group of people with special skills or knowledge who have been brought together to discuss, give advice, or make a decision about an issue

Ex: The panel provided valuable advice on improving public health policies .

news conference [noun]

a meeting during which a very important person talks to journalists and answers their questions or makes a statement

Ex: Journalists from various outlets attended the news conference .

prime time [noun]

the time at which the largest number of people are watching TV or listening to the radio

Ex: The network 's prime time lineup includes popular dramas and reality shows .

pamphlet [noun]

a small book with a paper cover giving information about a particular subject

Ex: The environmental organization produced pamphlets to raise awareness about conservation efforts and ways individuals can help protect the planet .

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