subedit
Refine written text
To subedit is to prepare written material for publication by checking and correcting grammar, style, and factual accuracy.
The term is primarily British; Americans typically say copy edit.
A subeditor works under a main editor, handling the detailed work of polishing text before it goes to print: She subedited the article before deadline.
Revise text substantially
- redraftCompose again differently
- reworkModify something already made
- rephraseExpress differently
- rewordChange the phrasing
cut · tighten · polish · refine · restructure · condense · expand · tweak
Documented publishing mistake
- corrigendumAcknowledged error in print
- typoPrinting mistake
- fact-checkConfirm information accuracy
- accuracyDegree of correctness
discrepancy · error · mistake · rectify · emend · fix · verify · cross-check
Original text before publication
- galleyOnboard food preparation area
- proofDemonstration of truth
- typesettingArranging text for print
- layoutSpatial arrangement of elements
pagination · copydesk · deadline · commissioning · prepress · folio · slug · headline
Correcting written material
- grammarLanguage's structural rules
- spellingCorrect letter sequence
- punctuationWritten clarity symbols
- syntaxRules for arranging words
consistency · fact-checking · markup · readability · proofreader · accuracy · formatting · typography
rewrite
Revise text substantially
reword · cut · tighten · polish · refine · restructure · condense · expand · tweak · amend
erratum
Documented publishing mistake
- corrigendumAcknowledged error in print
- typoPrinting mistake
- fact-checkConfirm information accuracy
accuracy · discrepancy · error · mistake · rectify · emend · fix · verify · cross-check
manuscript
Original text before publication
- galleyOnboard food preparation area
- proofDemonstration of truth
- typesettingArranging text for print
layout · pagination · copydesk · deadline · commissioning · prepress · folio · slug · headline · caption
copyediting
Correcting written material
- grammarLanguage's structural rules
- spellingCorrect letter sequence
- punctuationWritten clarity symbols
syntax · consistency · fact-checking · markup · readability · proofreader · accuracy · formatting · typography · annotations
subediteditor-in-chief
Publication's top authority
commission · acquire · assign · direct · oversee