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.).
Synonyms / Sinônimos
editorproofreaderline editorcopyeditortext editor
Antonyms / Antônimos
authorwriter

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
editor de texto
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
revisor
Alternative term emphasizing the revision aspect
São Paulo
editor de conteúdo
Sometimes used in larger publishing houses
Portugal
revisor de provas
Portuguese preference, emphasizing proofreading role

Related Words

copyeditingproofreadingmanuscriptstyle guideeditorialrevisionpublication

Related Idioms & Phrases

to put on an editor's hat
to wield the red pen
to clean up someone's copy
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