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Is there any difference between compering (pronounced: com-pe-a-ring) and anchoring?

Question #101195. Asked by bikoz.
Last updated Dec 27 2016.

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Both terms indicate the action of drawing together disparate parts of a presentation, but they are usually used in different contexts.

Compering means 'acting as a Master of Ceremonies'. It suggests a series of performers or entertainment segments.
link http://www.thefreedictionary.com/compering

Anchoring means acting as the coordinating reporter of a broadcast to which multiple reporters contribute.
link http://people.uwec.edu/kapferja/02-Fall08/335/GlossaryofBroadcastNewsTerms.htm

Response last updated by CmdrK on Dec 27 2016.
Nov 22 2008, 7:18 AM
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