Editor
ˈɛdɪtər
Definitions
2 meaningsA person responsible for preparing text, images, or other media content for publication or broadcast, often correcting, improving, and organizing it.
ˈɛdɪtər
A person who prepares written material for publication.
The editor made several changes to the manuscript before it was sent to the printer.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're making a cool magazine or website. The editor is like the person who checks everything to make sure it's perfect before anyone else sees it. They fix mistakes, make things clearer, and decide what goes where.
👶 For kids: An editor is someone who checks and fixes writing, like making sure it's easy to read.
More Examples
As a book editor, she specialized in historical fiction.
He served as the editor of the school newspaper for two years.
How It's Used
"The editor reviewed the journalist's article before publishing it."
"The book's editor worked closely with the author to refine the manuscript."
"Video editors are in high demand in this new era of social media."
A software application or a device used for the purpose of editing various types of digital content like text, images, or videos.
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A software or device used for editing.
Use the code editor to fix the bug.
💡 Simply: Think of it as a tool, like a computer program, or a specific piece of hardware. It's used to make changes and adjustments to things like videos, pictures, and words. It's like the editor's toolbox.
👶 For kids: An editor can be a thing that helps you make changes to things like pictures or videos on a computer.
More Examples
She used the audio editor to add music to the video.
The video editor is known for special effects
How It's Used
"A code editor is necessary for writing software."
"The video editor was used to assemble the final cut."
Synonyms & Antonyms
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Idioms & expressions
Editor's choice
A selection made by an editor as the best or most important item.
"The book received the Editor's Choice award."
From Latin *ēdere* ('to bring forth, publish') and *ēditor* ('publisher'). Evolved through French *éditeur* to its current form in English, referring to individuals or companies involved in preparing written or other content for publication.
The term editor has been used since the 17th century, primarily relating to someone who prepares and revises written material for publication.
Memory tip
Think of an edit-or... someone who edits!
Word Origin
"one who gives forth or publishes"