noun
- the process of reviewing and correcting written material for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style before publication
Usage: publishing
Examples
- The manuscript underwent thorough copyediting before going to print.
- She works as a freelance copyeditor for several publishing houses.
- The copyediting phase caught numerous spelling errors.
- Good copyediting ensures consistency in style and format.
- The article needs copyediting to fix grammatical mistakes.
- Professional copyediting improved the clarity of the text.