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Statement

Meaning in journalism & media, with examples

/ˈsteɪtmənt/nounCore term

In journalism & media, statement means: An official announcement, written or spoken, in which a person or organisation gives information or their position on something.

In Turkish: açıklama, yazılı açıklama, demeç

How it is used

Organisations issue, release or put out a statement; journalists quote from it: in a statement, the company said. A joint statement comes from several parties. A statement allows no follow-up questions, unlike an interview.

Example sentences

  1. In a short statement, the hospital said the patient was in a stable condition.

  2. The family released a statement asking the media to respect their privacy.

Common collocations

  • issue a statement
  • in a statement
  • joint statement
  • written statement
  • release a statement
  • press releaseAn official written announcement that a company, institution or person sends to journalists to share news and encourage them to report it.
  • spokespersonA person whose job is to speak to the media on behalf of an organisation, company, government body or public figure.
  • press conferenceA meeting arranged by a person or organisation where they make an announcement to journalists and usually answer their questions.
  • no commentA phrase people use when they refuse to answer a journalist's question or give any opinion on a subject.

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