Extra editions are additional copies of a publication printed outside of the regular schedule. The term is pronounced /ˈɛkstrə ɪˈdɪʃənz/ in IPA phonetic transcription, where the stressed syllable is "ek" and the vowel sound is "eh". The second syllable is "truh" with a schwa sound and "i" with a short "ih" sound. The final syllable is "shunz" with a weak "uh" sound and the "s" pronounced as a "z" sound due to linking with the following word.
Extra editions refer to special or additional editions of newspapers, magazines, or other periodicals that are published outside of the regular publication schedule. These editions are often released to provide timely coverage of significant news events or breaking news stories. The term "extra" emphasizes that these editions are published in addition to the usual run of daily or weekly issues.
Extra editions typically aim to deliver the latest and most up-to-date information on newsworthy events. They may be published when a major event occurs unexpectedly, such as a natural disaster, prominent accident, or important political development. Given their purpose to quickly disseminate news, extra editions are often released with urgency, utilizing condensed production timelines to deliver information to readers in a prompt manner.
These editions are characterized by their focused content on the event in question, presenting comprehensive coverage and analysis of the topic at hand. Extra editions frequently contain in-depth reporting, exclusive interviews, and updated information surrounding the breaking story. They are designed to supplement and enhance the regular publications, ensuring that readers are informed and have access to the most recent developments relating to the significant event or news story.
Overall, extra editions serve as a special form of publication that enables media organizations to promptly report on important news and maintain their relevance in the fast-paced world of journalism.
The term "extra edition" is derived from the combination of the word "extra" and "edition".
The word "extra" comes from the Latin word "extra" which means "outside" or "beyond". It was initially used in English to refer to something additional or additional work that went beyond the normal or expected.
The word "edition" comes from the Latin word "editionem" which means "a bringing forth, publishing". It refers to a specific version or print run of a publication, typically with specific modifications or updates.
Thus, when combined, "extra edition" refers to an additional, separate production or release of a publication, typically issued in response to some significant event or breaking news. It is a special edition that is published outside of the regular publishing schedule to provide updated or expanded information.