1. Plural of copyeditor; people who read and correct written material for grammar, style, clarity, and consistency before publication.
Usage: Also spelled 'copy editors' (two words).; Common in publishing, journalism, and media industries.

Examples

• The copyeditors at the publishing house reviewed the manuscript for spelling and punctuation errors.
• Several copyeditors worked together to ensure the newspaper's articles met style guidelines.
• Copyeditors often catch inconsistencies that writers miss.
• The magazine hired two new copyeditors to handle the increased volume of submissions.
• Copyeditors must have strong attention to detail and knowledge of grammar rules.
• Before the book went to print, copyeditors made numerous revisions to improve clarity.