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copy-editing

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  1. The correction of the spelling, grammar, formatting, etc. of printed material and preparation of it for typesetting, printing, or online publishing.
Related terms
  • copy edit
  • copy editor
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WORDS NEAR copy-editing IN THE DICTIONARY


  • copy desk
  • copy-desk
  • copy-edit
  • copy-edited
  • copy-editing
  • copy editor
  • copy-editor
  • copy-edits
  • copy girl
  • copy-machine
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