Definition of COPYEDIT

copyedit

Plural: copyedits

Verb

Verb Forms: copyedited, copyediting, copyedits

  • To prepare written material for publication by editing it.
  • edit and correct (written or printed material)
  • To correct the spelling, grammar, formatting, etc. of printed material and prepare it for typesetting, printing, or online publishing.

Noun

  • The process or act of copyediting a document.
  • The result of copyediting a document.
  • A single change to the text of a document that is an instance of copyediting.

Examples

  • Before playing his word, he would mentally COPYEDIT it for any potential challenges.

Origin / Etymology

Back-formation from copy editor.

Synonyms

copyread, subedit

Scrabble Score: 16

copyedit: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
copyedit: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
copyedit: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

copyedit: valid Words With Friends Word