In journalism, which is a valid meaning of 'source'?

• A. A person who provides information
• B. A clue or hint
• C. A type of publication
• D. A digital storage device

Answer: (C)

In journalism, the source is the origin of the information—the person or document that provides the facts, quotes, or data you report. The best fit is a person who provides information because that captures who is delivering the details you publish, such as a witness, official, expert, or firsthand informant. A publication is a medium through which information is shared, and while a document or report can serve as a source, the term itself points to the origin, not the channel. A clue or hint might lead you to a story, but it isn’t the provider of the information. A digital storage device isn’t the source of the information either.