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editor

Pronunciation: /ˈɛdɪtə/

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Definition of editor

noun

  • 1a person who is in charge of and determines the final content of a newspaper, magazine, or multi-author book: the editor of The Times a sports editor
  • a person who commissions or prepares written or recorded material for publication or broadcast.
  • 2a computer program enabling the user to enter or alter text: you will be able to use the editor to make any changes you want

Derivatives

editorship

noun

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin, 'producer (of games), publisher', from edit- 'produced, put out', from the verb edere

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