Definition of Copyedit

1. Verb. Edit and correct (written or printed material). "They won't copyedit the story "

Exact synonyms: Copyread, Subedit
Generic synonyms: Edit, Redact
Derivative terms: Copyreader, Subeditor

Definition of Copyedit

1. Verb. (alternative spelling of copy edit) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Copyedit

1. to prepare copy for the printer [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Copyedit

copy typist
copy writer
copyable
copybook
copybooks
copyboy
copyboys
copycat
copycats
copycatted
copycatter
copycatters
copycatting
copydesk
copydesks
copyedit (current term)
copyedited
copyediting
copyeditor
copyeditors
copyedits
copyer
copyers
copyfight
copyfighting
copyfights
copyfraud
copygirl
copygirls
copygraph

Literary usage of Copyedit

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Isdn Consultant: A Stress-Free Guide to High-Speed Communications by Robert E. Lee (1997)
"... the book much easier than I would have; to Barbara Danzinger for the excellent copyedit work; and to Talar ..."

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