The source
Example: Source provides origin of information used in reporting
Definition
"Source" in journalism refers to a person, document, or other resource that provides the origin of information used in reporting. It is the basis from which journalists gather facts, quotes, or data to construct accurate and credible news stories.
Etymology
The word "source" comes from the Old French word 'sourse,' which means a spring or fountain, and from Latin 'surgere,' meaning to rise. Did you know? The term metaphorically evolved to mean the origin or starting point of information, much like a spring is the origin of a stream.
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"The source" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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