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Record 1 1989-12-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audiovisual Journalism
  • Performing Arts
CONT

News is a perishable commodity that must be given to the public while it is fresh. This type of news is "timely", meaning the reader must consume it while still usable.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Presse audiovisuelle
  • Arts du spectacle
DEF

Désigne une émission ou un article qui par son rapport à l'actualité risque de devenir rapidement désuet.

CONT

Il faut classer les émissions d'affaires publiques parmi les émissions à durée de vie critique.

OBS

"A durée de vie critique" est le terme technique; "périmable" est le terme préféré dans la langue courante.

Spanish

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