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Definition of copyeditor

copyeditor

/ˈkɑːpiˌɛdɪtər/
cop · y · ed · i · tor
Plural:copyeditors
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Adjective:copyeditorial
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copyeditor Lexical Profile

copyeditor Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person whose job is to review and correct written material to improve accuracy, readability, grammar, punctuation, and adherence to a specific style guide before publication.

Example

"The publishing house hired an experienced copyeditor to polish the manuscript before sending it to the printer."

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• Nearby Words

copycat
copyedit
copyediting
copyeditor
copyist
copyright
copyrightable

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Copyeditor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/copyeditor
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