Word
dateline
Phoneticsdate·line, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈdeɪtˌɫaɪn/
UK/dˈeɪtlaɪn/
Countable noun
Definition
n. the date and place at the start of a news story. It tells you where the news was written and when it happened.
n. the date and location of a news story's origin, typically appearing at the beginning of the text. Often used to indicate the source of the information or the time it was filed.
Examples
“The reporter included a dateline at the top of the article.”
“Because the story was filed from London, the dateline appeared as 'LONDON, England' followed by the date.”
“While digital platforms often display the publication date in a header, the traditional dateline remains a vital tool for journalists to establish the geographical and temporal context of their reporting.”
Examples
simple
“The reporter included a dateline at the top of the article.”
contextual
“Because the story was filed from London, the dateline appeared as 'LONDON, England' followed by the date.”
complex
“While digital platforms often display the publication date in a header, the traditional dateline remains a vital tool for journalists to establish the geographical and temporal context of their reporting.”
Etymology
From date + line.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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