media¹ Definition
me·dia (mē′dē ə)
noun
media¹ Idioms
the media
all the means of communication, as newspapers, radio, and TV, that provide the public with news, entertainment, etc., usually along with advertising
media² Definition
me·dia (mē′dē ə)
Media Definition
Me·dia (mē′dē ə)
ancient kingdom in the part of SW Asia that is now NW Iran: cap. Ecbatana
media Usage Examples
Converse of object
- use: To capture analog video using the media 100 you will use the break out leads.
- have: Vote: have the media been unfair on Cherie?
Adjective modifier
- London-based: The London-based media probably has a lot to do with the rise of Scottish nationalism in the second half of the 20 th century.
- mass: However, an interest in the mass media is required.
- corporate: Yet what is missing in this critique is an acknowledgment that the corporate media never covers the real content of demonstrations.
- British: The British media occasionally pretends to be shocked that she charges appearance fees.
- national: Ministerial bullying of the judiciary via the national media is an unsavory sight in a free democracy " .
- local: They can also bring publicity to your case as the local media is always interested in the local MP's views and activities.
Modifies a noun
- outlet: Off to the new media outlets player tutorials throughout.
- coverage: Do you remember the mass media coverage of the issues?
- frenzy: What ensues is a media frenzy which catapults the two into the limelight.
- mogul: I am not sure whether it is better to be called a " media mogul " or a " paper tiger " .
- hype: The " modification " of the radio is also media hype.
- circus: Dornoch Castle Hotel has installed a webcam on one of their turrets so that everyone can watch the events and the surrounding media circus.
Noun used with modifier
- mainstream: General friendly and compliant, the mainstream media neglects to report arrests and protests unless there's a violent photo-opportunity.
- multi: Banner is a multi media company employing a variety of media and styles.
- news: You will recall also that soon after 9/11 came the anthrax attacks on some news media offices and U.S. Senate offices.
- print: ABC Electronics, the online version of the print media auditors has had more success in winning mindshare of the industry.
- specialist: If you are not sure what to do or how to complain you can contact the specialist media ethics body Press Wise.
- community: Archant is a community media company active in the fields of regional newspaper and magazine publishing, contract printing and internet communications.
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