Meaning of the word dateline in English

What does dateline mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dateline

US /ˈdeɪt.laɪn/

UK /ˈdeɪt.laɪn/

a line at the head of a newspaper or magazine article, giving the date and place of origin of the news dispatch

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The article's dateline read 'London, October 26.'

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Every news report needs a clear dateline.

Synonym:

byline headline masthead

to mark an article with a dateline

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The editor will dateline the story before publication.

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Make sure to properly dateline all your reports.