copytaking

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noun

The work of a copytaker, typing up news stories telephoned in by reporters.

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Meanings

nouncopytaking (uncountable)
  1. historicaluncountablejournalismThe work of a copytaker, typing up news stories telephoned in by reporters.

Origin

From copy + taking.

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APA

copytaking. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/copytaking

MLA

“copytaking.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/copytaking. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “copytaking,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/copytaking.

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