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The reporter wrote with the hope that he would get a by-line in the Times, a testimony to his being alive on that day and all the tomorrows of microfilm.
Gay Talese

Meaning of "by-line" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BY-LINE

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BY-LINE

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By-Line is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BY-LINE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Byline

The byline on a newspaper or magazine article gives the name, the date, and often the position, of the writer of the article. Bylines are traditionally placed between the headline and the text of the article, although some magazines place bylines at the bottom of the page, to leave more room for graphical elements around the headline. A typical newspaper byline might read John Smith Staff Writer A byline can also include a brief article summary, introducing the writer by name. Penning a concise description of a long piece has never been as easy as often appears, as Staff Writer John Smith now explains: Magazine bylines, and bylines on opinion pieces, often include biographical information on their subjects. A typical biographical byline on a piece of creative nonfiction might read John Smith is working on a book, My Time in Ibiza, based on this article. He is returning to the region this summer to gather material for a follow-up essay. Most modern newspapers and magazines attribute their articles to individual editors, or to wire services.

Definition of by-line in the English dictionary

The definition of by-line in the dictionary is a line under the title of a newspaper or magazine article giving the author's name.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BY-LINE

by virtue of
by way of
by word of mouth
by your leave
by yourselves
by-bidder
by-blow
by-catch
by-election
by-form
by-liner
by-numbers
by-play
by-product
by-your-leave
Byam Shaw
Byatt
Byblos
bycoket
byde

WORDS THAT END LIKE BY-LINE

A-line
above-the-line
below-the-line
body-line
bush-line
first-line
front-line
half-line
hotline
in-line
main-line
old-line
one-line
open-line
straight-line
three-line
through-line
top-of-the-line
towing-line
two-line
world-line

Synonyms and antonyms of by-line in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «by-line» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BY-LINE

Find out the translation of by-line to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of by-line from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «by-line» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

由行
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

por línea
570 millions of speakers

English

by-line
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

द्वारा ऑनलाइन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سطرا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

по линии
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

por linha
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বাই-লাইন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

par ligne
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Secara langsung
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

by-line
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

バイ·ライン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

별로 라인
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

By-line
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

by-line
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மூலம் வரி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बाय-लाइन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

-line
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

by -line
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

po wierszu
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

по лінії
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cu linie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

με -line
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

deur - lyn
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

by-line
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

by-line
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of by-line

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BY-LINE»

The term «by-line» is quite widely used and occupies the 41.625 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BY-LINE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about by-line

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QUOTES WITH «BY-LINE»

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Gay Talese
The reporter wrote with the hope that he would get a by-line in the Times, a testimony to his being alive on that day and all the tomorrows of microfilm.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BY-LINE»

Discover the use of by-line in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to by-line and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Line by Line: How to Edit Your Own Writing
The complete guide to self-editing, illustrating the most common problems with hundreds of before-and-after examples
Claire Kehrwald Cook, 1985
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By-Line Ernest Hemingway: Selected Articles and Dispatches ...
Spanning the years 1920 to 1956, this priceless collection shows Hemingway's work as a reporter, from correspondent for the Toronto Star to contributor to Esquire, Colliers, and Look.
Ernest Hemingway, William White, 2002
3
Paris, Line by Line
Accessibly priced and updated to include 21st-century facts, a celebration of 1960s Paris is comprised of evocative architectural drawings by the late creator of the best-selling New York, Line by Line, in a volume that offers unique ...
‎2013
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New York Line By Line: From Broadway to the Battery
Presents the meticulous drawings of Werner Kruse Robinson, a German illustrator who documented his visit to New York in the early 1960s with views of the city ranging from Greenwich Village and Chinatown's Mott Street to the Rockefeller ...
III Ch Robinson, 2009
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Line by Line: An Anthology of Contemporary Canadian Poets
Line by Line offers a glimpse of poetry in action through the expressive drawings of Heather Spears.
Heather Spears, 2002
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Revised Form 990: A Line-by-Line Preparation Guide
This hands-on workbook walks you through the process of producing an annual report to the IRS that demonstrates continued qualification for exempt status for a nonprofit organization, explaining the information requested page by page and ...
Jody Blazek, Amanda Adams, 2009
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LATEX line by line: tips and techniques for document processing
In this way, the book can profitably be used by people who still have the older version. Many of the examples of typesetting that are given in the book are coded as templates and are available on the accompanying Website.
Antoni Diller, 1999
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990 handbook: a line-by-line approach
In this book, readers will find LI>Comprehensive, fill-in forms with line-by-line instructions including a synopsis of applicable tax issues LI>Explanation of consequences of answers that can have several consequences LI>Suggestions for ...
Jody Blazek, 2001
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Line by Line
Line by line, through Maddy's eyes, explores the themes that resonate today, such as coming of age in times of economic devastation, trust in our government, and the influences of our family.
Barbara Hacha, 2011
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Line by Line
This book is an in-depth guide to help attorneys and legal professionals avoid common pitfalls in using forensic document examination. It dispels misunderstandings about the work performed by an examiner and their conclusions.
Michael Wakshull, 2013

9 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BY-LINE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term by-line is used in the context of the following news items.
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This is the perfect introductory email to establish a connection with …
Let's do a line-by-line analysis so you can see what each accomplishes. In the salutation, I like to use the person's first name. "Dear Jane Doe" ... «Business Insider, Jul 15»
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Viewing life through the lens
Picture Margaret McLaughlin by-line not for sale. Margaret upgraded to a more modern, fancier camera a year later that was capable of ... «Derry Journal, Jul 15»
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David Mundell hints abortion law could be devolved to Holyrood
This was the fourth and final day of line-by-line scrutiny of the Scotland Bill in the Commons, with MPs voting on a series of opposition ... «BBC News, Jul 15»
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Licence fee deal: BBC wins and losses
Broadcast's line-by-line guide to how the BBC will be impacted by the surprise licence fee deal announced today. «Broadcast, Jul 15»
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Obama seeks to fast track TTIP
... which gives Obama the ability to push through trade deals without line-by-line scrutiny from US legislators. US unions say fast track will now ... «Left Foot Forward, Jul 15»
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Simulation Software for Camera Selection
But due to its line-by-line readout method, rolling shutter may cause image distortion. Simulated images of sea urchin sperm were used to compare an sCMOS ... «Photonics.com, Jul 15»
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Aiken lawmakers to oppose Haley's vetoes
A week ago, Haley, who was given line-by-line veto power, chose to veto 87 line items, her highest to date, totaling $30.2 million, her second ... «Aiken Standard, Jul 15»
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Gilbert responds to Detroit News' story with line-by-line rebuttal
The chief complaint of Gilbert (or whomever wrote these responses) appears to be the framing of the piece, saying the volume of loans Quicken ... «Detroit Metro Times, Jul 15»
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Aurora VA official: No line-by-line account of where $1 billion went
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs Sloan Gibson visited the construction site of the VA hospital at Fitzsimmons medical campus to ... «The Denver Post, Jul 15»

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