copyedit
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈkɒpiˌɛdɪt/
Definition
To read and mark a manuscript or text to correct errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style, ensuring consistency and clarity.
Examples
The publisher hired a professional to copyedit the novel.
Before submitting your paper, you should copyedit it carefully.
She spent hours copyediting the report to make sure it was perfect.
How to Use copyedit
- copyedit a text (verb phrase)
- To perform the task of copyediting a piece of writing. — "The author hired someone to copyedit the entire book."
- copyedit a manuscript (verb phrase)
- To review and correct a manuscript before it is published. — "She needs to copyedit the manuscript by Friday."
- copyedit a document (verb phrase)
- To edit a document for errors and consistency. — "We need to copyedit this important document before sending it out."
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