dateline

Vocabulary Word

Definition

A 'dateline' is a line at the beginning of a news story giving the name of the locality and date of its origin. Like 'Dateline: Beijing, China, April 2.'

Examples in Different Contexts

In project management, a 'dateline' might be used informally to refer to a project timeline or schedule. A project manager might state, 'Our project dateline outlines key milestones and deadlines we need to meet for successful completion.'

Practice Scenarios

Journalism

Scenario:

Our story unfolds in the heart of London during the peak of Summer.

Response:

Let's start our piece with 'Dateline: London, England, July 2022'.

Legal

Scenario:

The vital legislation was drafted in the capital last month.

Response:

We need to indicate it as 'Dateline: Washington D.C., USA, May 2022' on our documentation.