editor — a person who is in charge of and determines the final content of a text, particularly a newspaper or magazine
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who is in charge of and determines the final content of a text, particularly a newspaper or magazine
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈedɪtər/
Example Sentences
- The editor was so strict that she rejected an article about dancing penguins for being 'too realistic'.
- As a newspaper editor, she has to make tough decisions about what stories to publish.
- The movie editor spent three months cutting scenes of the actor sneezing.
editor
NOUN[/ˈedɪtər/]
a person who is in charge of and determines the final content of a text, particularly a newspaper or magazine
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin, combining the prefix e- (out) with dare (to give), literally meaning 'to give out' or 'to publish'. The term evolved to denote a person who selectively presents the best content to the world, curating and releasing material for public consumption.
Breakdown
e- (out) + -dit- (from dare, meaning give) + -or (one who). The root 'dit' derives from the Latin verb dare (to give), with the prefix indicating outward direction, creating the sense of 'one who gives out.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The editor was so strict that she rejected an article about dancing penguins for being 'too realistic'.”
“As a newspaper editor, she has to make tough decisions about what stories to publish.”
“The movie editor spent three months cutting scenes of the actor sneezing.”
“I need a better code editor to improve my programming efficiency.”
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