Pronunciation

/ˈɛdɪtər/

Definitions

• Noun: A person who edits written material, such as books, newspapers, magazines, or film footage, for publication or broadcast. For example: “The editor of the newspaper carefully reviewed each article before it went to print.”
• Software: A program used for editing text, images, audio, or video, allowing users to create, modify, and format content. Example: “She used a sophisticated text editor to refine her manuscript.”

Noun Phrase

• “Copy editor”: A person responsible for correcting errors in spelling, grammar, and style in written work.
• “Editor-in-chief”: The senior editor in charge of a publication or group of publications.

Example Sentences

• Noun (person): “The editor’s keen eye for detail greatly improved the overall quality of the book.”
• Noun (software): “The built-in code editor made it easy for developers to write and debug their programs.”

Synonyms

• Corrector
• Redactor
• Proofreader
• Curator (in a broader sense)
• Reviser
• Supervisor (in the context of overseeing content creation)
• Software alternatives: Word processor, Text editor, Video editor, Photo editor

Phrases

• “Work under the editor’s scrutiny”: Refers to a piece of writing that is being closely examined by an editor for potential changes or improvements.
• “Pass through the editorial process”: Describes the stages a piece of content goes through from draft to final publication, involving review and modification by one or more editors.