How Do You Spell GAZETTE?

1. A gazette is a periodical publication containing official government news, announcements, and events. It serves as a source of information for the public about legal, administrative, and political matters. The content of a gazette comprises various types of official documents such as legislative texts, government regulations, and decrees. The purpose of a gazette is to ensure transparency and public awareness regarding the actions and decisions of the government.

   Typically, a gazette is published at regular intervals, often daily or weekly, and is distributed widely to government agencies, libraries, and other interested parties. It may be published in print or electronic format, depending on the region and available technology.

   The term "gazette" originated in the 17th century, deriving from the Italian word "gazzetta," which referred to a Venetian coin that was the price of a small newspaper. Over time, the name transferred to the publication itself. Today, gazettes are found in many countries around the world, each tailored to the specific needs and structure of its respective government. They function as an essential medium for conveying official information to the general public, ensuring accountability and promoting transparency in government affairs.

2. • The newspaper in which official announcements are inserted; a newspaper.

   • To insert or publish in the gazette or official paper: to be in the gazette, said of a bankrupt whose insolvency is announced in the official paper: to be gazetted, applied familiarly to the official announcements of appointments, promotions. &c., in the army, navy, peerage, church, &c.

   • Published in the gazette.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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The word "gazette" is derived from the Italian word "gazzetta", which originally referred to a coin-counter or small Venetian coin. In the 16th century, the Venetian government issued a newspaper called "La Gazeta", named after the small coin because the paper was affordable and accessible to the general public. The term "gazette" began to be used in English to refer to newsletters or periodicals, and eventually, it became a general term for any official or authoritative newspaper.

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Plural form of GAZETTE is GAZETTES

Conjugate verb Gazette

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