B1noun 1K

Editor

UK //ˈɛdɪtə// US //ˈɛdɪtər// Pronunciation

Definition

A person who reviews and revises text for publication.

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In simple words: A person who prepares written material for publication.

Examples

• The editor made several changes to the manuscript.
• As an editor, she is responsible for the final content of the magazine.
• He worked as an editor for a local news station.
• The editor suggested a new direction for the article.
• After approval, the editor will publish the book.

Usage notes

Commonly used in publishing and media contexts. Less formal in discussions about online content.

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Grammar pattern

editor + noun (e.g., editor of a magazine)

Memory hint

Think of 'editing' food and making it ready to serve; an editor does this with writing.

Collocations

• editor-in-chief
• magazine editor
• film editor
• news editor

Synonyms

• proofreader
• publisher
• reviser
• copyeditor

Antonyms

• author
• writer

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'editorial' which refers to opinions in publications.
• Using 'editor' for roles outside publishing, like 'supervisor'.
• Placing 'the' unnecessarily before 'editor' when speaking generally.