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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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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
to air
[Verb]

to broadcast something or be broadcast on TV or radio

Ex: The documentary film will be aired on public television next week .
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to broadcast or show something on TV

Ex: The network will televise the special documentary on endangered species .
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to use airwaves to send out TV or radio programs

Ex: The internet radio station is broadcasting music from various genres 24/7 .
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to screen
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to show a video or film in a movie theater or on TV

Ex: The streaming service will screen the latest episodes of the popular TV series .
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to censor
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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: During wartime , newspapers were often censored to prevent the release of sensitive information .
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to give information about a TV or radio program

Ex: The radio station announced the schedule for their holiday programming .
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the activity of transmitting a signal, a message or a program that is being broadcast on radio or television

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

Ex: The nature documentary was enhanced by the engaging commentary of the narrator .
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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 .
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to write stories, articles, etc. for a newspaper or magazine

Ex: The journalist was excited to contribute her first piece to the new online platform .
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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 radio station 's sports correspondent delivers live commentary from major sporting events .
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columnist
[noun]

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

Ex: He is a sports columnist who analyzes games and player performances .
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coverage
[noun]

the reporting of specific news or events by the media

Ex: The radio station 's coverage of local sports is popular among listeners .
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editorial
[noun]

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

Ex: The latest editorial highlighted the need for healthcare reform .
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the profession of collecting and editing pieces of news and articles either to be published in a newspaper, magazine, etc. or broadcast

Ex: He pursued a career in journalism after graduating from college .
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an organization that gathers news stories for newspapers, TV, or radio stations

Ex: The news agency’s report was picked up by newspapers around the world .
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newsroom
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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 was equipped with state-of-the-art technology to facilitate the production of high-quality content .
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press
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newspapers, journalists, and magazines as a whole

Ex: Public figures are frequently in the spotlight of the press.
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the number of people who read a particular magazine, newspaper, or book on a regular basis

Ex: The editors strive to cater to their readership's interests by featuring a variety of content in each issue .
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rating
[noun]

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

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tabloid
[noun]

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

Ex: Tabloids often rely on anonymous sources and speculative reporting to attract readers with sensational stories .
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bulletin
[noun]

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

Ex: The company 's CEO addressed employees in a bulletin regarding the upcoming changes to the organization .
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the number of copies of a newspaper or magazine sold at regular intervals

Ex: The editor attributed the success of the magazine to its loyal readership , which has contributed to steady circulation figures over the years .
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piece
[noun]

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

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reception
[noun]

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

Ex: The radio station has great reception in this part of the country .
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antenna
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a device that is used to send and receive signals

Ex: The cellphone tower has multiple antennas to transmit and receive signals from mobile devices .
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frequency
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the specific number of waves that pass a point every second

Ex: Higher frequencies of light , such as ultraviolet and X-rays , have shorter wavelengths .
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panel
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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's recommendations will help shape the new regulations .
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a meeting during which a very important person talks to journalists and answers their questions or makes a statement

Ex: She prepared several questions for the upcoming news conference.
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the time at which the largest number of people are watching TV or listening to the radio

Ex: The news anchor delivers the evening broadcast during prime time, reaching millions of viewers .
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pamphlet
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a small book with a paper cover giving information about a particular subject

Ex: The political candidate 's campaign team handed out pamphlets outlining their platform and proposed policies to potential voters .
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Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL
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