slug line
The term "slug line" is used in various fields to denote brief, identifying text that provides essential information about content or context.
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Definition
C1Screenwriting
(technical, creative)A heading in a script that indicates the location and time of a scene, often in uppercase letters.
Example
- The slug line 'INT. OFFICE - NIGHT' sets the scene inside an office during the night.
B2Journalism
(technical)A short phrase or title used to identify the content or subject of a news story.
Example
- The editor added a slug line to the article to summarize its main topic.
B2Publishing
(technical)A brief identifier used to label and track a manuscript or article through editing and layout stages.
Example
- The manuscript had a slug line to ensure it was correctly tracked during the editing process.
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