editor
gb/ˈɛdɪtɚ/ us/ˈɛdɪtɚ/
B1
Anglais
~ 2000
Sens
0 sens
Nom
B1
entity
1
Person who prepares written content
A person who checks and changes writing to make it better before it is published.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] works as an editor
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'editor' with 'writer', but an editor usually works on someone else's writing rather than creating it from scratch.
Synonymes
copyeditor (Focuses specifically on correcting grammar, spelling, and style in text.)
|
proofreader (Mainly checks for small mistakes in spelling, grammar, and formatting.)
Antonymes
author (Creates the original content rather than reviewing and revising it.)
Collocations
newspaper editor
|magazine editor
|film editor
|chief editor
|book editor
Thèmes
media
|publishing
|communication
|work
|education
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Nom
technical
B2
entity
2
Software for creating or editing content
A computer program that lets you make or change text, pictures, or code.
Erreur fréquente :
Some learners may confuse 'editor' (software) with 'editor' (person). The meaning depends on context.
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
viewer (Software that only displays content but cannot edit it.)
Collocations
text editor
|photo editor
|video editor
|code editor
Thèmes
technology
|computing
|communication
|work
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Nom
B2
entity
3
Person overseeing publication content
A person who chooses what stories or programs will be shown or printed and manages the work.
Synonymes
director (Can refer to someone overseeing operations, but not limited to publishing or media.)
Antonymes
reporter (Gathers and writes news stories rather than managing them.)
Collocations
news editor
|managing editor
|sports editor
Thèmes
media
|management
|work
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
editor
API
GB/ˈɛdɪtɚ/
US/ˈɛdɪtɚ/
Syllabes et accentuation
ed - it - or (3 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (ed)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: editor
- Plural: editors
Famille de mots
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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- The film editor worked closely with the director to shape the final cut.
- She won an award for her work as a film editor.