noun
Meaning 1
One who, or that which, rewrites.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
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rewriter
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noun
Meaning 2
Part of a compiler that makes a second pass to fix the generated object code by implementing postconditions, patching in calls or pointers to point to the correct locations, etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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noun
Meaning 3
someone who puts text into appropriate form for publication
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: redact, redactor, reviser, rewrite man
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: editor, editor in chief
Narrower terms: abridger, abbreviator
History
Etymology
From rewrite + -er.