Definition of Press release

1. Noun. An announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation.

Exact synonyms: Handout, Release
Generic synonyms: Announcement, Promulgation

Definition of Press release

1. Noun. An official written statement that is sent to the media so that it can be publicized. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Press Release

press gaggle
press gaggles
press gallery
press gang
press home
press kit
press lord
press of canvas
press of sail
press office
press on
press out
press photographer
press pool
press relations
press release
press releases
press roll
press run
press stud
press the flesh
press time
press times
pressable
pressback
pressbacks
pressboard
pressboards
pressbox

Literary usage of Press release

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Germany, Garbage and the Green Dot: Challenging the Throwaway Society by Bette K. Fishbein (1996)
"DSD, "Recycling Capacities for Plastic 1993," press release, Bonn, June 4, 1993. ... DSD, "Recovery of Raw Materials from Plastic Packaging," press release, ..."

2. Food Safety: Actions Needed by USDA and FDA to Ensure That Companies by Rosellen McCarthy, Jay L. Scott (2001)
"At the onset of a recall, FDA considers the need for a press release, taking into account the level of hazard posed by the product, the manner in which it ..."

3. Spain by Oecd, OECD. Development Assistance Committee, OECD Staff, OECD., Developm, SourceOECD (Online service) (1998)
"press release: DAC AID REVIEW OF SPAIN The Spanish Government is making significant efforts to consolidate the political framework for development ..."

4. Insurance Regulation and Supervision in Asia by Centre for Co-operation with Non-members (1999)
"press release Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development International Association of Insurance Supervisors 1. Introduction Monetary Authority ..."

5. Legislative History of Recent Primary Safety Belt Lawsby N. Russell, P. Dreyfuss, M. Cosgrove by N. Russell, P. Dreyfuss, M. Cosgrove (2000)
"press release Department of Transportation. 30 April 1997. ... Advocates Press Release Saferoads Organization. 12 March 1997. "Unbelted? ..."

6. Fighting Hard-Core Cartels: Harm, Effective Sanctions and Leniency Programmes by Oecd (2002)
"... Appendix 1l The EU Commission press release on the 2002 Notice on Leniency ip/02/247 Brussels, 13 February 2002 ..."

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