Meaning of the word "wire service" in English

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wire service

US /ˈwaɪər ˌsɜːrvɪs/
UK /ˈwaɪər ˌsɜːrvɪs/
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Noun

1.

an agency that collects and distributes news, especially to newspapers and broadcasters

Example:
The breaking news was immediately picked up by every major wire service.
Many newspapers rely on a wire service for international news.
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