copy editor
[KAH-pee ED-i-tur]
nounpl: copy editors
editor de texto
1. a person who edits and corrects written material for grammar, spelling, style, and clarity before publication
The copy editor caught several grammatical errors in the manuscript before it went to print.
O editor de texto corrigiu vários erros gramaticais no manuscrito antes de ir para a impressão.
2. a professional who prepares written content for publication in newspapers, magazines, books, or digital media
As a copy editor, she ensures all articles meet the publication's style guide.
Como editora de texto, ela garante que todos os artigos sigam o guia de estilo da publicação.
In the United States, copy editors are essential figures in the publishing industry, journalism, and digital media. In Brazil, the role is increasingly important with the growth of digital publishing, though the profession is sometimes conflated with proofreaders or revisers. Copy editors in both countries must master their respective language's grammar rules, style conventions, and the specific style guides of their publications (AP, APA, ABNT, etc.).
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