Spin Control — may refer to:* Spin Control (Apple Developer Tools) a performance tool used for monitoring hang activity in software programs * Spin Control (novel) by Chris Moriarty … Wikipedia
spin control — spin′ control n. sbz gov sl. an attempt to give a bias to news coverage, esp. of a political candidate or event • Etymology: 1985–90 … From formal English to slang
spin control — noun Date: 1984 the act or practice of attempting to manipulate the way an event is interpreted by others < political spin control > … New Collegiate Dictionary
spin control — /ˈspɪn kəntroʊl/ (say spin kuhntrohl) noun a method of controlling the point of view presented in the media, especially in relation to politics. {from spin1 (def. 28) + control} …
spin control — Slang. an attempt to give a bias to news coverage, esp. of a political candidate or event. [1985 90] * * * … Universalium
spin control — / spɪn kənˌtrəυl/ noun the ability to give a special meaning to information … Dictionary of banking and finance
Spin (public relations) — Spin doctor redirects here. For the rock band, see Spin Doctors. In public relations, spin is a form of propaganda, achieved through providing an interpretation of an event or campaign to persuade public opinion in favor or against a certain… … Wikipedia
spin doctor — spin′ doc tor n. gov sl. a press agent skilled at spin control • Etymology: 1980–85 … From formal English to slang
spin — I. verb (spun; spinning) Etymology: Middle English spinnen, from Old English spinnan; akin to Old High German spinnan to spin and perhaps to Lithuanian spęsti to set (a trap) Date: before 12th century intransitive verb 1. to draw out and twist… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Spin doctor — En relaciones públicas, spin es una forma de propaganda, utilizada a través de la provisión de una interpretación de un evento o campaña que consiga persuadir a la opinión pública en favor o en contra de una cierta organización o figura pública.… … Wikipedia Español
