copyeditor

[US]/ˈkɒpiˌedɪtə/
[UK]/ˈkɑːpiˌedɪtər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a person who edits text for correctness, consistency, and style before publication; a newspaper editor responsible for preparing and correcting copy (AmE usage); a technical editor who revises specialized documents for clarity and accuracy

Phrases & Collocations

copyeditor needed

hire copyeditor

copyeditor job

copyeditor role

copyeditor wanted

ask copyeditor

copyeditors available

copyeditor approved

copyeditor review

copyeditor edits

Example Sentences

the copyeditor checked the final draft for consistency and clarity before publication.

our copyeditor caught several typos and fixed awkward phrasing in the manuscript.

the copyeditor flagged inconsistent capitalization across the article.

please ask the copyeditor to verify the facts and double-check the names.

the copyeditor tightened the language and smoothed the transitions between paragraphs.

after the copyeditor reviewed the style guide, the tone became more consistent.

the copyeditor queried the author about a missing citation in the second section.

we hired a freelance copyeditor to polish the newsletter before sending it out.

the copyeditor corrected grammar errors and standardized the formatting.

a careful copyeditor will enforce house style and remove unnecessary repetition.

the copyeditor reviewed the proofs and marked changes in the margin.

before we go to press, the copyeditor needs to sign off on the layout.

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