reporter
UK: rɪˈpɔːtə | US: rɪˈpɔːrtər
n. a person who collects and reports news for newspapers, radio, or television
n. a device or software that generates summaries or records of data
The word "reporter" traces back to Latin reportare (re- "back" + portare "to carry"), meaning "to bring back information." The suffix -er denotes an agent, forming a noun for someone who performs the action. Thus, a "reporter" literally means "one who carries back (information)." The term evolved through Old French reporteur before entering English in the late 14th century, initially referring to legal witnesses before specializing in journalism.
The reporter interviewed the mayor about the new policy.
She works as a financial reporter for a leading newspaper.
The software generates a monthly sales reporter automatically.
Eyewitness reporters provided live updates from the scene.
He aspired to become a war reporter to cover global conflicts.