Definitions for News
nuz, nyuznews

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.2 / 5 votes

1. news, intelligence, tidings, wordnoun

   information about recent and important events

   "they awaited news of the outcome"

2. newsnoun

   information reported in a newspaper or news magazine

   "the news of my death was greatly exaggerated"

3. news program, news show, newsnoun

   a program devoted to current events, often using interviews and commentary

   "we watch the 7 o'clock news every night"

4. newsnoun

   informal information of any kind that is not previously known to someone

   "it was news to me"

5. newsworthiness, newsnoun

   the quality of being sufficiently interesting to be reported in news bulletins

   "the judge conceded the newsworthiness of the trial"; "he is no longer news in the fashion world"

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. newsnoun

   New information of interest.

2. newsnoun

   Reports of current events broadcast via media such as newspapers or television.

3. Etymology: Plural of noun "new"

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. NEWSnoun

   without the singular,

   Etymology: from new, nouvelles, Fr.

   1. Fresh account of any thing; something not heard before.

   As he was ready to be greatly advanced for some noble pieces of service which he did, he heard news of me. Philip Sidney.

   When Rhea heard these news, she fled from her husband to her brother Saturn. Walter Raleigh, Hist. of the World.

   When Rhea heard these news, she fled from her husband to her brother Saturn. John Milton, Agonist.

   With such amazement as weak mothers use,
   And frantick gesture, he receives the news. Edmund Waller.

   Now the books, and now the bells,
   And now our act the preacher tells,
   To edify the people;
   All our divinity is news,
   And we have made of equal use
   The pulpit and the steeple. John Denham.

   The amazing news of Charles at once was spread,
   At once the general voice declared
   Our gracious prince was dead. Dryden.

   It is no news for the weak and poor to be a prey to the strong and rich. Roger L'Estrange.

   They have news-gatherers and intelligencers distributed into their several walks, who bring in their respective quotas, and make them acquainted with the discourse of the whole kingdom. Spectator, №. 439.

   2. Papers which give an account of the transactions of the present times.

   Their papers, filled with a different party spirit, divide the people into different sentiments, who generally consider rather the principles than the truth of the news-writer. Addis.

   Advertise both in every news-paper; and let it not be your fault or mine, if our country-men will not take warning. Jonathan Swift, Drapiers Letters.

   Wood is generally his own news-writer. I cannot but observe from that paragraph, that this public enemy treats this kingdom with contempt. Jonathan Swift, Drapiers Letters.

   Pamphlets and news-papers have been full of me. Alexander Pope.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. news

   News is new information, typically relating to current events.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.3 / 4 votes

1. News

   a report of recent occurences; information of something that has lately taken place, or of something before unknown; fresh tindings; recent intelligence

2. News

   something strange or newly happened

3. News

   a bearer of news; a courier; a newspaper

4. Etymology: [From New; cf. F. nounelles. News is plural in form, but is commonly used with a singular verb.]

WikidataRate this definition:2.7 / 3 votes

1. News

   News is the communication of selected information on current events which is presented by print, broadcast, Internet, or word of mouth to a third-party or mass audience.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. News

   nūz, n.sing. something heard of that is new: recent account: first information of something that has just happened or of something not formerly known: intelligence.—v.t. to report.—ns. News′agent, one who deals in newspapers; News′boy, News′man, a boy or man who delivers or sells newspapers; News′-house, a printing-office for newspapers only; News′letter, an occasional letter or printed sheet containing news, the predecessor of the regular newspaper; News′monger, one who deals in news: one who spends much time in hearing and telling news; News′paper, a paper published periodically for circulating news, &c.—the first English newspaper was published in 1622; News′paperdom; News′paperism.—adj. News′papery, superficial.—ns. News′room, a room where newspapers, magazines, &c. lie to be read; News′vender, a seller of newspapers; News′-writ′er, a reporter or writer of news.—adj. News′y, gossipy. [Late M. E., an imit. of Fr. nouvelles.]

The New Hacker's DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. NeWS

   [acronym; the “Network Window System”] The road not taken in window systems, an elegant PostScript-based environment that would almost certainly have won the standards war with X if it hadn't been proprietary to Sun Microsystems. There is a lesson here that too many software vendors haven't yet heeded. Many hackers insist on the two-syllable pronunciations above as a way of distinguishing NeWS from Usenet news (the netnews software).

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:2.5 / 2 votes

1. News

   Works consisting of an announcement or statement of recent or current events of new data and matters of interest in the field of medicine or science. In some publications, such as "Nature" or "Science," the news reports are substantively written and herald medical and scientific data of vital or controversial importance.

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. news

   "Do you hear the news?" A formula used in turning up the relief watch.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. news

   A variety of communication, data, information, facts, proof, research and statistics to create intelligent, informed communication of current, proactive, positive and important current experiences in life within a specific community, society, region, country, europe or internationally that people require awareness of.

   News is important to people so they have an awareness of what is happening within the country they live and across the world.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 11, 2020  

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1. news

   Song lyrics by news -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by news on the Lyrics.com website.

2. NEWS

   What does NEWS stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the NEWS acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. NEWS

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, News is ranked #142108 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The News surname appeared 117 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname News.
   
   94.8% or 111 total occurrences were White.

Matched Categories

1. • Information
   • Interest
   • Program

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'News' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #680

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'News' in Written Corpus Frequency: #722

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'News' in Nouns Frequency: #282

Anagrams for News »

1. sewn

2. snew

How to pronounce News?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say News in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of News in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of News in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of News in a Sentence

1. Lakeside Alliance:

   We have zero tolerance for any form of bias or hate on our worksite. Anti-bias training is included in our onboarding process and reiterated during site-wide meetings, we are suspending all operations onsite in order to provide another series of these trainings and conversations for all staff and workers. OBAMA BREAKS GROUND IN CHICAGO FOR MASSIVE PRESIDENTIAL CENTER PROJECT The Obama Presidential Center under construction on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, in Chicago's Jackson Park neighborhood. ( Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) Lakeside Alliance is offering a reward of $ 100,000 for help, according to NBC 5. The Obama Presidential Center will reportedly include a museum, public library, athletic center, children’s playground and test kitchen. The Obama Presidential Center is being financed mostly through private donations.

2. Kyle Hansen:

   There was no specific threat made by this person, but he did go off on the liberal media and fake news and suggested that liberals deserve to have violence done against them.

3. Sefa Mawuli:

   The bad news is that those who were already struggling with debt will be hit more drastically by the recent FICO changes.

4. The Bernstein analysts:

   With around a third of Demant and Sonova sales coming from owned retail, this would be bad news particularly for those players.

5. County Commission Chairman John Koenig:

   October 1 refers to Las Vegas, the deadliest shooting in modern U.S. history. On Wednesday, county officials said they believe 1,000 to 3,000 people could potentially show up in the town of Amargosa Valley, which has a population of nearly 1,000 people. County Commission Chairman John Koenig laid out what could happen if a crowd that large ends up appearing inAmargosa. Nye County Commissioner Leo Blundo says if even 3,000 people show up to' Storm Area 51,' Nye County will put an enormous strain on the small town in Nevada. Be prepared not to have cell service, not to have Internet. There will probably be no water available, there will probably be no ice available because everything is going to sell out. There will probably be no gas left in the gas station, no food, nowhere to go potty, if youre coming, be prepared because its probably not going to be nice. STORM AREA 51 CRAZE CONTINUES AS 2M PEOPLE PLEDGE TO RAID SECRET GOVT MILITARY BASE He advised anyone planning to visit the area during the events should be prepared with food, water, and other essential items since those supplies will probably sell out very quickly. Authorities are also concerned about a massive influx of traffic that could lead to gridlock, stymying first responders and law enforcement if they are needed. County officials stressed they are worried that sources could get tied up with masses of people arriving on the lone highway in the area. Nye County commissioner Leo Blundo urged residents they should prepare by stocking up on food, water, gasoline, and prescription medication ahead of the weekend. Signs warn about trespassing at an entrance to the Nevada Test and Training Range near Area 51 outside of Rachel, Nev. ( AP Photo/John Locher, File) Cell phone service may also be impacted if thousands show up. Amargosa Town Board member Trevor Dolby told commissioners that cell phone towers in Amargosa Valley were not designed to support the thousands of people, according to FOX5. Whats scary is our 9-1-1 paging service goes through cell phones, Dolby said. CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APP Earlier this month, neighboring Lincoln County drafted an emergency declaration but gave conditional approval for events in tiny towns near the once top-secret U.S. Air Force test area. that has long been a focus of UFO conspiracy theories. Alien-themed graffiti adorns a rock along the Extraterrestrial Highway, near Rachel, Nev. ( AP Photo/John Locher) TheLittle ALeInn in Rachelisscheduling an eventcalledAlienstockon Sept. 20-22, while The Alien Research Center souvenir shop in Hiko has planned a Sept. 20-21 expo. Those events in Hiko and Rachel would be about 100 miles from Amargosa Valley. Rachelswebsite says the nearest gas stations are located 50 miles south in Ash Springs and 110 miles north in Tonopah. Officials in two rural Nevada counties have signed a state of emergency declaration ahead of the' Storm Area 51' event ; William La Jeunesse reports.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=News
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/News
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=News
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/News
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/News
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=News
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=News
8. ^ The New Hacker's Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/3008/3008-h/3008-h.htm#News
9. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=News
10. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
    https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html