"sensationalisation" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: sensational + -isation Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|sensational|isation}} sensational + -isation Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} sensationalisation (uncountable)
  1. Alternative form of sensationalization Tags: alt-of, alternative, uncountable Alternative form of: sensationalization
    Sense id: en-sensationalisation-en-noun-Jh~V9vJL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -isation

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