copyreader
Definition
- Noun:
- An editor who prepares text for publication: A copyreader is a professional who reviews and corrects written material (copy) to improve accuracy, style, and clarity before it is published.
Usage
- The primary role of a copyreader is to check text for grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, punctuation, and consistency with a publication's style guide.
- A copyreader often works closely with writers and other editors to ensure the final text is polished and ready for an audience.
Examples
- The newspaper's copyreader caught several factual inconsistencies in the article.
- Before the manuscript went to print, it was meticulously reviewed by a skilled copyreader.
- Her first job in journalism was as a copyreader for a local magazine.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used interchangeably with copy editor in modern publishing, though some distinctions exist in specific professional contexts.
- In a digital newsroom, the copyreader's duties may also include checking hyperlinks and optimizing text for online readability.
Variants and Related Words
- Copyread (verb): To edit and correct written copy.
- She will copyread the final draft before submission.
- Copy editing (noun): The process performed by a copyreader.
- The document is currently undergoing copy editing.
Synonyms
- Copy editor: An editor who prepares copy for publication.
- Text editor: An editor who works on written text (common in publishing contexts).
- Subeditor: A term used chiefly in British English for an editor who prepares copy.
Notes
- The role of a copyreader is distinct from a proofreader, who typically performs a final check for errors after the text has been formatted for publication. A copyreader's work is more substantive, focusing on style, clarity, and factual accuracy.
Noun
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an editor who prepares text for publication
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