deskperson

[ desk-pur-suhn ]

/ ˈdɛskˌpɜr sən /

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noun

Journalism. a member of a newspaper staff who processes news and prepares copy, usually from information telephoned in by reporters.

a person who works at a desk.

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usage note for deskperson

See -person.

Words nearby deskperson

deskill, desk jockey, deskman, desknote, desk pad, deskperson, desk-size, desktop, desktop publishing, desk work, D. ès L.