wire copy

noun

wire copy

noun

1

Journalism, Media A news item published by a wire service.

When you have read the wire copy carefully, set it aside and tell the story in your own words. Talk it into your computer or your typewriter. Refer to the wire copy only to check details, such as numbers and the spelling of proper names.1994, Edward Bliss, Writing News for Broadcast, page 145:

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