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subedit

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To perform the work of a subeditor or copy editor.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: ambitransitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

edit and correct (written or printed material)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: copyread, copyedit

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: edit, redact

History

Etymology

From sub- + edit.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Irish: fo-eagraigh — to perform the work of a subeditor or copy editor
  • Manx: fo-eagree — to perform the work of a subeditor or copy editor
  • Polish: adiustować — to perform the work of a subeditor or copy editor
  • Polish: zaadiustować — to perform the work of a subeditor or copy editor
  • Polish: zadiustować — to perform the work of a subeditor or copy editor