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copyedit.

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

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

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

    transitive
Where this word comes from

Back-formation from copy editor.

noun
  1. The process or act of copyediting a document.

  2. The result of copyediting a document.

  3. A single change to the text of a document that is an instance of copyediting.

Where this word comes from

Back-formation from copy editor.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.