editor
gb/ˈɛdɪtɚ/ us/ˈɛdɪtɚ/
B1
Inglés
~ 2000
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B1
entity
1
Person who prepares written content
A person who checks and changes writing to make it better before it is published.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] works as an editor
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'editor' with 'writer', but an editor usually works on someone else's writing rather than creating it from scratch.
Sinónimos
copyeditor (Focuses specifically on correcting grammar, spelling, and style in text.)
|
proofreader (Mainly checks for small mistakes in spelling, grammar, and formatting.)
Antónimos
author (Creates the original content rather than reviewing and revising it.)
Colocaciones
newspaper editor
|magazine editor
|film editor
|chief editor
|book editor
Temas
media
|publishing
|communication
|work
|education
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Sustantivo
technical
B2
entity
2
Software for creating or editing content
A computer program that lets you make or change text, pictures, or code.
Error frecuente:
Some learners may confuse 'editor' (software) with 'editor' (person). The meaning depends on context.
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
viewer (Software that only displays content but cannot edit it.)
Colocaciones
text editor
|photo editor
|video editor
|code editor
Temas
technology
|computing
|communication
|work
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Sustantivo
B2
entity
3
Person overseeing publication content
A person who chooses what stories or programs will be shown or printed and manages the work.
Sinónimos
director (Can refer to someone overseeing operations, but not limited to publishing or media.)
Antónimos
reporter (Gathers and writes news stories rather than managing them.)
Colocaciones
news editor
|managing editor
|sports editor
Temas
media
|management
|work
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
editor
AFI
GB/ˈɛdɪtɚ/
US/ˈɛdɪtɚ/
Sílabas y acento
ed - it - or (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (ed)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: editor
- Plural: editors
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- The film editor worked closely with the director to shape the final cut.
- She won an award for her work as a film editor.