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Difficulty: MediumOccupational and Specialized Registers

Complete the sentence below by supplying the most appropriate specialized journalism register term in the blank.

Answer:To prevent premature publication of the sensitive investigative story before the official press conference, the chief editor placed a temporary 【embargo】 on the news report.

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The correct term to complete the sentence is 'embargo'.
In journalism and media publishing, an 'embargo' refers to a request or requirement by a source or publisher that information provided not be published or broadcast until a specified date or time.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the context of the sentence to identify the specialized occupational domain.
The sentence describes a situation in journalism and publishing involving news reports and news release timing.
Identifying the field (journalism/media register) narrows down the technical terminology.
2
Determine the meaning required by the context.
The required term refers to an official ban or restriction prohibiting news organizations from publishing or broadcasting a report until a specified date or time.
The sentence specifies preventing 'premature publication' until an 'official press conference'.
3
Select the precise specialized register term that fits the blank.
The correct media term is 'embargo' (or news embargo).
'Embargo' specifically denotes a prohibition on publishing news before a set release time.

Key Concept

Journalism and Media Register - News Embargo
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Occupational and Specialized Registers

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