editor

noun B1 Neutral

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Meaning

An editor is a person who checks and corrects written text before it is published.

💡 Be careful not to confuse "editor" with "edit," which is the action of making changes.

Example Sentences

Is the editor going to review my article today ?

The editor checked my article before it was published .

The editor did not approve the article for publication .

The editor helped me fix the mistakes in my story .

Word in Context

Last week I wrote a short article for the school magazine and I sent it to the editor . She read my text and underlined some mistakes so I could see them clearly . The editor also gave me kind advice about the order of my ideas and suggested a better title . I corrected the mistakes and changed the title , and now I think the article is much better . If the teacher likes it , the article will be in the magazine next month .

Common Phrases

newspaper editor video editor book editor

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