copy editor

/ˌkɑpi ˌɛdədər/
/ˈkɒpi ˈɛdɪtə/
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Definitions of copy editor
  1. noun
    an editor who prepares text for publication
    synonyms: copyreader, text editor
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    type of:
    editor, editor in chief
    a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
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