Editor

/ˈɛdɪtər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who is in charge of and determines the final content of a text, especially a newspaper or magazine.

The editor of the magazine decided to feature an article on climate change.

A person who prepares written material for publication by correcting, revising, or rewriting.

She worked as a copy editor, ensuring that grammar and punctuation were correct.

A person who supervises the production of a film or television show, especially determining the content and organization of the material.

The film editor skillfully pieced together the footage to create a cohesive storyline.

A software application that enables users to create, modify, or save digital content.

I used a text editor to write my code before uploading it to the website.

Late Middle English: from Latin editor, from edere 'to put forth'.

editor in chief

The main editor responsible for the overall content of a publication.

edit as you go

To make changes to a text during its creation rather than after it is completed.

edit out

To remove a part of a text or footage.

publishing

The process of making content available to the general public.

journalism

The activity of gathering, assessing, creating, and presenting news.

copy

Text that is written for the purpose of advertising or publication.

Edit freak

He's an edit freak, always tinkering with scripts.

Wordsmith

She's a true wordsmith, a real editor at heart.