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byline

/baɪlaɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does byline mean?

noun

A line or phrase indicating the author or origin of a piece of writing, typically appearing at the top of a newspaper article or other published work. A byline is often used to credit the author or journalist who wrote the piece.

Example

"The New York Times article included a byline that read 'By John Smith, Special to The Times'."

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