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copy-edit

/ˈkɒp.i ˌed.ɪt/

/ˈkɑː.pi ˌed.ɪt/

copy-editverb

Transitive verb, used mainly in publishing and editorial work.

Translations

corrigerDans le domaine de l'édition; pour un texte avant publication.

She copy-edited the report overnight.

Elle a corrigé le rapport pendant la nuit.

Definitions

to edit written text to correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, style, and consistency before publication

She copy-edited the report overnight.

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copy-editnoun

/ˈkɒp.i ˌed.ɪt/

/ˈkɑː.pi ˌed.ɪt/

Translations

correctionDans le domaine de l'édition.

The manuscript needs a final copy-edit before it goes to print.

Le manuscrit a besoin d'une dernière correction avant son impression.

Definitions

an edit or round of editing of written text to correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, style, and consistency before publication

The manuscript needs a final copy-edit before it goes to print.

Synonyms

copy edit

copyediting

polishing

revision

editorial revision

line edit

line editing

manuscript editing

text editing

Antonyms

first draft

uncorrected manuscript

raw copy

unedited copy

copy-editadjective

Attributive use of the noun in publishing and editing contexts.

Translations

rédactionnelDans le domaine de l'édition; utilisé pour qualifier des modifications liées à la révision d'un texte.

The editor made several copy-edit changes to the manuscript.

L'éditeur a apporté plusieurs modifications rédactionnelles au manuscrit.

Definitions

used before a noun to describe something relating to copy-editing

The editor made several copy-edit changes to the manuscript.

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