copyedit Meaning & Definition
What Does Copyedit Mean?
As a verb, copyedit means To correct the spelling, grammar, formatting, etc. of printed material and prepare it for typesetting, printing, or online publishing. As a noun, it means The process or act of copyediting a document.
Quick Facts About Copyedit
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | subedit and copyread |
| Plural | copyedits |
| Verb forms | copyedits, copyediting, copyedited |
Copyedit Definition (Verb)
- To correct the spelling, grammar, formatting, etc. of printed material and prepare it for typesetting, printing, or online publishing.
Copyedit as a Noun
- The process or act of copyediting a document.
- The result of copyediting a document.
- A single change to the text of a document that is an instance of copyediting.
Synonyms of Copyedit
Copyedit synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Copyedit
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Copyedit in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
copyedit (third-person singular simple present copyedits, present participle copyediting, simple past and past participle copyedited)
copyedit (plural copyedits)
Words That Rhyme With Copyedit
Origin of Copyedit
Back-formation from copy editor.[1]
Common Questions About Copyedit
Is copyedit a verb or a noun?
Copyedit is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for copyedit?
You can replace copyedit with words such as subedit and copyread. See the full list of copyedit synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of copyedit?
The plural of copyedit is copyedits.
What is the past tense of copyedit?
The past tense of copyedit is copyedited. The present participle is copyediting.