Word
editor
Phoneticsed·i·tor, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɛdətɝ/
UK/ˈɛdɪtɐ/
Definitions
01publishing professional
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. a person who checks and corrects books, newspapers, or articles before they are printed.
n. a professional responsible for the content, style, and accuracy of a publication, often deciding which pieces are accepted for print.
“The editor asked the writer to make the first chapter shorter and more exciting.”
“After months of research, the journalist finally submitted her draft to the senior editor for a final review before the Sunday edition went to press.”
Synonyms
02software program
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Computing
n. a computer program that you use to write or change files, like text or code.
n. a software application designed for creating and modifying files, typically referring to text, source code, or system configurations.
“I use a simple text editor to write my notes because it opens very quickly.”
“The developer preferred using a lightweight text editor for quick scripts rather than launching a full integrated development environment.”
Synonyms
03film or video
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Theater
n. a person who cuts and joins pieces of film or video to make a finished movie.
n. a technician or artist who selects and assembles recorded visual footage into a coherent finished product.
“The film editor spent weeks choosing the best shots for the movie's trailer.”
“The lead editor worked closely with the director to ensure that the pacing of the final cut maintained the intended suspense throughout the third act.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “editor” in context.
Verb
01. appoint editor
“The board decided to appoint a new editor to revitalize the magazine.”
verb + noun
02. consult editor
“You should consult the editor before making any major changes to the script.”
verb + noun
03. editor oversee
“The editor oversees the entire production process from start to finish.”
noun + verb
04. editor revise
“The editor revised the manuscript to improve the flow of the story.”
noun + verb
Adjective
05. chief editor
“The chief editor approved the final version of the front-page story.”
adj + noun
06. freelance editor
“The company hires a freelance editor to check their monthly newsletter.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. letter to editor
“He wrote a letter to the editor expressing his concerns about the new park.”
noun + prep + noun
08. assistant editor
“The assistant editor is responsible for fact-checking the articles.”
noun + noun
09. editor digital
10. editor museums
11. editor science
12. executive editor in chief
“The executive editor in chief has the final say on all editorial content.”
Etymology
From Medieval Latin ēditor, from Late Latin ēditor, from ēditus, perfect passive participle of ēdō (“give out, put forth, publish”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · IntermediateOxford
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