editor
gb/ˈɛdɪtɚ/ us/ˈɛdɪtɚ/
B1
English
~ 2000
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B1
entity
1
Person who prepares written content
A person who checks and changes writing to make it better before it is published.
Usage pattern:
[someone] works as an editor
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'editor' with 'writer', but an editor usually works on someone else's writing rather than creating it from scratch.
Synonyms
copyeditor (Focuses specifically on correcting grammar, spelling, and style in text.)
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proofreader (Mainly checks for small mistakes in spelling, grammar, and formatting.)
Antonyms
author (Creates the original content rather than reviewing and revising it.)
Collocations
newspaper editor
|magazine editor
|film editor
|chief editor
|book editor
Themes
media
|publishing
|communication
|work
|education
Examples
- The editor suggested several changes to the article.
- She was hired as the new editor of the fashion magazine.
- An experienced editor can greatly improve a writer's work.
- The editor removed some paragraphs to make the story clearer.
Learner examples
- The editor reads the story before it goes in the newspaper.
- My sister is an editor at a book company.
- The editor fixes mistakes in the text.
- An editor helps make the writing clear.
Noun
technical
B2
entity
2
Software for creating or editing content
A computer program that lets you make or change text, pictures, or code.
Common mistake:
Some learners may confuse 'editor' (software) with 'editor' (person). The meaning depends on context.
Synonyms
application (A general term for any software program, not specifically for editing.)
|
tool (A broad term for a piece of software used for a purpose.)
Antonyms
viewer (Software that only displays content but cannot edit it.)
Collocations
text editor
|photo editor
|video editor
|code editor
Themes
technology
|computing
|communication
|work
Examples
- I prefer using this text editor for coding.
- The photo editor has many new filters.
- She opened the file in her favorite video editor.
- A good code editor can make programming faster.
Learner examples
- I use a text editor to write my homework.
- He opened the picture in a photo editor.
- The video editor can cut the movie into parts.
- A code editor is good for making programs.
Noun
B2
entity
3
Person overseeing publication content
A person who chooses what stories or programs will be shown or printed and manages the work.
Synonyms
director (Can refer to someone overseeing operations, but not limited to publishing or media.)
Antonyms
reporter (Gathers and writes news stories rather than managing them.)
Collocations
news editor
|managing editor
|sports editor
Themes
media
|management
|work
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Examples
- The news editor decided to run the story on the front page.
- As managing editor, she oversees all departments of the magazine.
- The sports editor assigned reporters to cover the event.
Learner examples
- The news editor chose the top story today.
- She is the managing editor at the paper.
- The sports editor tells reporters what games to write about.
Grammar
Dictionary form
editor
IPA
GB/ˈɛdɪtɚ/
US/ˈɛdɪtɚ/
Syllables & stress
ed - it - or (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (ed)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: editor
- Plural: editors
Word family
Expressions
copy editor
1/kˈɑpi ˈɛdɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
Person fixing errors in text before publishing
A person who checks writing for mistakes in grammar, spelling, and style before it is printed or posted.
Examples
- The copy editor caught several typos before the article went to print.
- She works as a freelance copy editor for several magazines.
editor-in-chief
1/ˈɛdɪtɚ ˈɪn t͡ʃˈif/
fixed phrase
Highest-ranking editor in an organization
The main person in charge of a newspaper, magazine, or other publication.
Examples
- She was promoted to editor-in-chief after ten years at the company.
- As editor-in-chief, he makes the final decision on every article.
film editor
1/fˈɪlm ˈɛdɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
Person editing film footage
A person who chooses and arranges the parts of a movie or video.
Examples
- The film editor worked closely with the director to shape the final cut.
- She won an award for her work as a film editor.