noun, verb · academic
channel
/ˈtʃænəl/CHAN·nel
noun: a route or medium for communication or distribution; verb: to direct or convey something into a particular place or system
Examples
“Researchers discussed the various channels through which information spreads online.”
“The charity channelled funds to local relief centres.”
“Educational television can be an effective channel for public health messages.”
Band 8 sentence
“Policy makers should identify the most effective channels for delivering educational interventions to disadvantaged communities.”
Collocations
- distribution channels
- communication channel
- channel funds into
Word family
Common mistakes
The organisation channels to the community resources.→The organisation channels resources to the community.
We open a new channels for distribution.→We opened a new channel for distribution.
They use TV as a channel of information to.→They use TV as a channel of information for the public.
Say it for a higher band
5route→6medium→7+channel
Synonyms
route
medium
Easily confused
route
“The delivery truck followed a direct route to the distribution centre.”
medium
“Television remains an important medium for public information campaigns.”
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