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public relations

The professional practice of managing the spread of information between an individual or an organization and the public. / The state of the relationship between an organization and the general public.
Noun

This term describes the strategic management of communication to shape public perception. It is often used interchangeably with its abbreviation, PR, which is more common in casual professional conversation. While "public relations" refers to the broad practice or the department, "PR" often carries a slightly more cynical connotation, implying the "spinning" of a story to hide negative facts.

Grammatically, this is a plural-form noun that functions as a singular concept. It is treated as an uncountable mass noun when referring to the profession or the field of study, meaning it does not have a plural form like "public relationses." It typically takes a singular verb when referring to the discipline (e.g., "Public relations is a challenging career").

Meanings

Examples

She has a degree in public relations from a top university.

She has a degree in public relations from a top university.

The company hired a new firm to handle their public relations.

The company hired a new firm to handle their public relations.

Business

We need to improve our public relations before the product launch.

Office

I work in public relations for a global fashion brand.

I work in public relations for a global fashion brand.

Business

The scandal has seriously damaged the organization's public relations.

He is an expert in public relations and crisis management.

Business

Our public relations strategy focuses on transparency and trust.

Office

The mayor is just doing this for public relations.

The mayor is just doing this for public relations.

Does the government have a dedicated public relations department?

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