Definition of Copyread

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

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

Definition of Copyread

1. Verb. To read text (of a newspaper etc.) and edit it to correct mistakes. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Copyread

1. to copyedit [v -READ, -READING, -READS] - See also: copyedit

Lexicographical Neighbors of Copyread

copyisms
copyist
copyists
copyleft
copyleft symbol
copyleft symbols
copylefted
copylefting
copylefts
copyparties
copyparty
copypasta
copypastaed
copypastaing
copypastas
copyread (current term)
copyreader
copyreaders
copyreading
copyreads
copyright
copyright infringement
copyright infringements
copyright symbol
copyright symbols
copyrightability
copyrightable
copyrightables
copyrighted
copyrighting

Literary usage of Copyread

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

1. Register by University of California, Berkeley, California, University (1920)
"... copyread- ing, makeup, and other divisions of editorial work will be the subject of a daily lecture period, in which an effort will be made to gi^e some ..."

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