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public relations
pl.n. Abbr. PR
1. (used with a sing. verb) The art or science of establishing and promoting a favorable relationship with the public.
2. (used with a pl. verb) The methods and activities employed to establish and promote a favorable relationship with the public.
3. (used with a sing. or pl. verb) The degree of success obtained in achieving a favorable relationship with the public.

public relations
n (functioning as singular or plural)
1. (Business / Marketing)
a.  the practice of creating, promoting, or maintaining goodwill and a favourable image among the public towards an institution, public body, etc.
b.  the methods and techniques employed
c.  (as modifier) the public relations industry
2. (Business / Marketing) the condition of the relationship between an organization and the public
3. (Business / Marketing) the professional staff employed to create, promote, or maintain a favourable relationship between an organization and the public Abbreviation PR
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.public relations - a promotion intended to create goodwill for a person or institutionpublic relations - a promotion intended to create goodwill for a person or institution
promotion, promotional material, publicity, packaging - a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution; "the packaging of new ideas"
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public relations nplrelazioni fpl pubbliche

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Byline: IAN PARRI THERE'S no doubt that spin doctoring has become a black art that is something of a favourite with politicians of all persuasions.
She has underlined what Fleet Street has known for years - the spin doctoring industry is all about distortion and half truths.
An administration that has turned media manipulation into an art form clearly favours spin doctoring and soundbites over consultation and discussion with those of us who will have to put its grand plans into action.
 
 
 
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