newsinspection
nounUK /ˈnjuːz ɪnˌspɛkʃən/
US /ˈnuːz ɪnˌspɛkʃən/
A newsinspection is when someone checks news stories to make sure they are true.
The editor did a careful newsinspection before the story went on air.
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2. A formal look at how a news organization gathers and reports information.
The board ordered a newsinspection after readers complained about errors.
3. The act of reading through news articles to find mistakes or problems.
Her morning newsinspection caught a wrong name in the headline.
4. A check of news sources to see if they can be trusted.
The class did a newsinspection to learn which websites are reliable.