Medienforschung

media research

noun me-DEE-en-for-shoong Rare

Usage Note

Medienforschung is the academic and commercial study of media use, effects, and structures. It includes audience measurement, content analysis, and reception studies. Key German institutes include the Hans-Bredow-Institut.

Examples

"Laut aktueller Medienforschung verbringen Jugendliche mehr Zeit mit sozialen Netzwerken."

Natural Translation

According to current media research, young people spend more time on social networks.

Literal Translation

According to current media-research spend young-people more time with social networks.

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