"copytaking" meaning in English

See copytaking in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From copy + taking. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|copy|taking}} copy + taking Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} copytaking (uncountable)
  1. (journalism, historical) The work of a copytaker, typing up news stories telephoned in by reporters. Tags: historical, uncountable Categories (topical): Mass media
    Sense id: en-copytaking-en-noun-92ANXiDd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: journalism, media
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