Reporter
/rɪˈpɔːrtər/
Definitions
2 meaningsA person whose job is to collect and write news stories for newspapers, magazines, television, or radio.
/rɪˈpɔːrtər/
A person who investigates and reports news.
The reporter spent weeks investigating the scandal.
💡 Simply: Imagine someone who's a news detective! They find out what's happening and then tell everyone about it. Like, if a fire breaks out, the reporter is the one who investigates and tells you all about it.
👶 For kids: Someone who tells us the news! They find out what happened and then write or talk about it.
More Examples
The newspaper sent a reporter to cover the local election.
The reporter's questions helped uncover the truth.
She worked as a freelance reporter for various publications.
How It's Used
"The reporter interviewed several witnesses to the crime."
"A television reporter delivered the evening news."
A person or thing that provides information or records results.
/rɪˈpɔːrtər/
A person who reports on something.
The software program acted as a reporter of system errors.
💡 Simply: Sometimes 'reporter' can mean someone who is simply presenting information. Like in a lab, the person writing down the experiment's results acts as the reporter.
👶 For kids: Someone who gives information about something, like what happened in a game or at a party.
More Examples
The survey reporter analyzed the collected data.
The committee appointed a reporter to document the proceedings.
The company's financial reporter provided details of their profits.
How It's Used
"The secretary acted as the reporter for the committee meeting."
"The experiment's reporter documented the results."
Synonyms & Antonyms
From Old French *reporter* (to relate, report), from Latin *reportare* (to carry back, report), from *re-* (back) + *portare* (to carry).
The term 'reporter' has been used since the 17th century, initially referring to someone who reported on events or proceedings, predating its specific association with journalism.
Memory tip
Think of a 'report' and someone who 'reports' the news - a reporter!
Word Origin
"to carry back; to relate"