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/ˈdeɪtə dʒɔːˈnɪzɪzəm/ · dat·a journ·al·ism
noun
  1. The practice of using data analysis and visualization to tell stories and convey information in journalism. The investigative team used data journalism to expose corruption in the city government.
  2. A style of journalism that emphasizes the use of data to inform and engage readers. The newspaper's data journalism section featured interactive visualizations and in-depth analysis of economic trends.
Did you know? Data journalism has been credited with helping to uncover several high-profile scandals, including the Panama Papers and the Cambridge Analytica data breach.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026