copyediting

copyediting — noun

1. the work of checking a piece of writing and improving grammar, spelling, style,

1.名詞C1
釋義

the work of checking a piece of writing and improving grammar, spelling, style, and consistency before it is published

例句

Heather did the copyediting for the travel guide before the pages went to print.

do copyediting for + publication

Kenji finished copyediting Meera's grant proposal and fixed the heading styles.

同義詞
  • editing

    broader; can include larger structural or content changes

  • proofreading

    narrower; usually focuses on final surface errors

  • revision

    often suggests bigger changes to content or organization

文法句型

do copyediting

copyediting for + publication

copyediting of + manuscript/report

用法筆記

Usually uncountable when it refers to the work in general. In publishing, it often includes grammar, punctuation, style, and house-consistency checks before final proofreading or printing.

常見錯誤

❌The proofreading included making the article's tone more consistent.
✅The copyediting included making the article's tone more consistent.
💡proofreading is usually the final check for small surface errors, while copyediting can also improve wording and consistency.