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copyedit

/ˈkɑpiˌɛdɪt/ /ˈkɑːpiˌɛdɪt/

Meanings
verb
To correct the spelling, grammar, formatting, etc. of printed material and prepare it for typesetting, printing, or online publishing.

Examples :

"The editor will copyedit the report to ensure it is free of errors before it is published online. "
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Related Words

Illustration professional

professional noun

/pɹəˈfɛʃənəl/

A person who belongs to a profession

"My uncle is a professional engineer. "

Illustration copyediting

copyediting noun

/ˈkɑpiˌɛdɪtɪŋ/ /ˈkɑːpiˌɛdɪtɪŋ/

The correction of the spelling, grammar, formatting, etc. of printed material and preparation of it for typesetting, printing, or online publishing.

""Before submitting her essay, Maria asked a friend to do some copyediting to catch any errors." "

Illustration requested

requested verb

/ɹɪˈkwɛstɪd/

To ask for (something).

"I have requested that the furniture be moved back to its original position."

Illustration material

material noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

Illustration printing

printing verb

/ˈpɹɪntɪŋ/

To produce one or more copies of a text or image on a surface, especially by machine; often used with out or off: print out, print off.

"Print the draft double-spaced so we can mark changes between the lines."

Illustration publishing

publishing verb

/ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

To issue (something, such as printed work) for distribution and/or sale.

"Most of the sketches Faulkner published in 1925 appeared in the Sunday magazine section of the New Orleans Times-Picayune."

Illustration document

document noun

/ˈdɒkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmɛnt/

An original or official paper used as the basis, proof, or support of anything else, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information pertinent to such proof or support.

"The document outlining the family's budget was used to prove their financial need to the housing agency. "

Illustration thorough

thorough noun

/ˈθʌɹə/ /ˈθɜɹoʊ/

A furrow between two ridges, to drain off the surface water.

"The farmer carefully plowed the field, creating deep furrows to ensure a thorough drainage system. "

Illustration typesetting

typesetting verb

/ˈtaɪpˌsɛtɪŋ/

To set or compose written material into type

"The graphic designer is typesetting the text for the new brochure. "

Illustration spelling

spelling verb

/ˈspɛlɪŋ/

To put under the influence of a spell; to affect by a spell; to bewitch; to fascinate; to charm.

"The magician's words seemed to spell her into a deep sleep. "

Illustration published

published verb

/ˈpʌblɪʃt/

To issue (something, such as printed work) for distribution and/or sale.

"Most of the sketches Faulkner published in 1925 appeared in the Sunday magazine section of the New Orleans Times-Picayune."

Illustration formatting

formatting verb

/ˈfɔɹmætiŋ/

To create or edit the layout of a document.

"I am formatting the essay to make it easier to read by adding headings and spacing. "