copy edit

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Verb

copy edit (copy edits, present participle copy editing; past and past participle copy edited)

1. (transitive) To correct the spelling, grammar, formatting, etc. of printed material and prepare it for typesetting, printing, or online publishing.

Synonyms

• line editing, subedit

Related terms

• copy editing
• copy editor

Translations

• French: corriger
• German: redigieren, gegenlesen

Noun

copy edit (plural copy edits)

1. A revision of a written work in whole or substantial part by copy editing.
2. An individual revision of a word, sentence or paragraph.

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