Webster's English Dictionary

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journalism

jour.nal.ism \'j*rn-*l-.iz-*m\ n 1a: the collection and editing of material 
   of current interest for presenta tion through news media 1b: the editorial 
   or business management of an agency engaged in the collec tion and 
   dissemination of news 1c: an academic study concerned with the collection 
   and editing of news or  the management of a news medium 2a: writing 
   designed for publication in a newspaper or popular magazine  2b: writing 
   characterized by a direct presentation of facts or description  of events 
   without an attempt at interpretation 2c: writing designed to appeal to 
   current popular taste or public interest  3: newspapers and magazines