copy-editing

/ˈkɒp.i ˌed.ɪ.tɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkɑː.pi ˌed.ɪ.t̬ɪŋ/ (ame, ipa)

copy-editing — noun

1. the work of checking written material, fixing mistakes, and improving wording be

1.名詞C1
釋義

the work of checking written material, fixing mistakes, and improving wording before it is published

例句

Christopher finished the copy-editing for the museum guide before lunch.

noun: copy-editing for [publication]

Ayesha does the copy-editing after the reporters file their stories.

do the copy-editing after drafting

同義詞
  • editing

    broader term that can include larger content changes

  • proofreading

    later stage that mainly checks final surface errors

用法筆記

Usually about polishing wording, grammar, and layout before publication, not rewriting the main content from scratch.