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Meaning of "editor" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD EDITOR

From Late Latin: producer, exhibitor, from ēdere to give out, publish, from ē- out + dāre to give.
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PRONUNCIATION OF EDITOR

editor  [ˈɛdɪtə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EDITOR

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Editor is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES EDITOR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

editor

Editing

Editing is the process of selecting and preparing written, visual, audible and film media used to convey information. The editing process can involve correction, condensation, organization, and many other modifications performed with an intention of producing a correct, consistent, accurate and complete work. The editing process often begins with the author's idea for the work itself, continuing as a collaboration between the author and the editor as the work is created. As such, editing can involve creative skills, human relations and a precise set of methods.

Definition of editor in the English dictionary

The first definition of editor in the dictionary is a person who edits written material for publication. Other definition of editor is a person in overall charge of the editing and often the policy of a newspaper or periodical. Editor is also a person in charge of one section of a newspaper or periodical.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH EDITOR


administrator
ədˈmɪnɪˌstreɪtə
adyta
ˈædɪtə
auditor
ˈɔːdɪtə
calculator
ˈkælkjʊˌleɪtə
co-editor
kəʊˈedɪtə
creator
kriːˈeɪtə
creditor
ˈkrɛdɪtə
data
ˈdeɪtə
generator
ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtə
Greater
ˈɡreɪtə
inedita
ɪnˈedɪtə
later
ˈleɪtə
litter
ˈlɪtə
Meta
ˈmeɪtə
monitor
ˈmɒnɪtə
proditor
ˈprɒdɪtə
subeditor
sʌbˈɛdɪtə
titre
ˈtaɪtə
traditor
ˈtrædɪtə
verditer
ˈvɜːdɪtə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EDITOR

edit
editable
editing
editing room
editio princeps
edition
editiones principes
editor in chief
editor-in-chief
editorial
editorialisation
editorialise
editorialiser
editorialist
editorialization
editorialize
editorializer
editorially
editorship
editress

WORDS THAT END LIKE EDITOR

assistant editor
beauty editor
city editor
commissioning editor
copy editor
desk editor
expeditor
external auditor
fashion editor
feature editor
internal auditor
literary editor
managing editor
news editor
night editor
picture editor
programme editor
secured creditor
senior editor
text editor
visitor

Synonyms and antonyms of editor in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «EDITOR»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «editor» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of editor

Translation of «editor» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF EDITOR

Find out the translation of editor to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of editor from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «editor» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

编辑
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

director
570 millions of speakers

English

editor
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

संपादक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مُحَرِّر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

редактор
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

editor
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সম্পাদক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

éditeur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Editor
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Herausgeber
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

編集者
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

편집자
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Editor
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

biên tập viên
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆசிரியர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

संपादक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

editör
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

redattore
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

edytor
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

редактор
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

redactor
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

επιμελητής έκδοσης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

redakteur
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

redaktör
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

redaktør
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of editor

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EDITOR»

The term «editor» is very widely used and occupies the 2.113 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «EDITOR» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «editor» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «editor» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about editor

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10 QUOTES WITH «EDITOR»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word editor.
1
Peter Ackroyd
I enjoyed reading and learning at school, and at university I enjoyed extending my reading and learning. Once I left Cambridge, I went to Yale as a fellow. I spent two years there. After that, George Gale made me literary editor of 'The Spectator.'
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Piers Anthony
If every editor turns you down, maybe you should take a second look at your text, however, just in case.
3
Robert Asprin
Between you and me, I think that may be one of the things that will help with the collaboration, because there are things Eric thinks I'm moving too quickly on, and there are things I think he's dragging out. When it gets to the editor they can arbitrate.
4
Ken Auletta
Always point your finger at the chest of the person with whom you are being photographed. You will appear dynamic. And no photo editor can crop you from the picture.
5
John Barton
A literary journal is intended to connect writer with reader; the role of the editor is to mediate.
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Frank Black
You should never rely on interviews with musicians as being factual. Most of them are mangled and even have made up stuff in them, that is to say, made up stuff by the writer or editor.
7
Judy Blume
I always have trouble with titles for my books. I usually have no title until the editor has to present the book and calls me frantically, 'Judy, we need a title.'
8
Hamish Bowles
I was a fashion editor for years in London before I came to 'Vogue,' and I spent my life arranging the folds of a ball gown skirt for a picture and pinning fabric and using all those stylist tricks. And you don't have to do that now because they can do it in Photoshop.
9
Rebekah Brooks
I was the editor of the 'News of the World;' I was the editor of the 'Sun' and chief executive.
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Rebekah Brooks
In a highly competitive newspaper market, every editor needs to appeal to female readers to boost their circulation.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EDITOR»

Discover the use of editor in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to editor and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Learning the Vi Editor
Extend your editing skills by learning to use ex, a powerful line editor, from within vi. For easy reference, the sixth edition also includes a command summary at the end of each appropriate chapter.
Linda Lamb, Arnold Robbins, 1998
2
The Subversive Copy Editor: Advice from Chicago (or, How to ...
See copy editors"?) The book includes helpful sections on e-mail etiquette, work-flow management, prioritizing, and organizing computer files. One chapter even addresses the special concerns of freelance editors.
Carol Fisher Saller, 2009
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Cherokee Editor: The Writings of Elias Boudinot
This volume collects most of the writings published by the accomplished Cherokee leader Elias Boudinot, founding editor of the "Cherokee Phoenix". Mentions: Moravians, Spring Place, GA and missions.
Elias Boudinot, Theda Perdue, 1983
4
Complete PCB Design Using OrCAD Capture and PCB Editor
This book provides instruction on how to use the OrCAD design suite to design and manufacture printed circuit boards.
Kraig Mitzner, 2009
5
City Editor
In City Editor, Walker distills his experiences into a robust insider's account of the journalism of his day, bringing to life the era's famous reporters and editors and offering hard-won and valuable insights into the practices and ideals ...
Stanley Walker, 1934
6
Thinking Like Your Editor: How to Write Great Serious ...
Even so, many writers are stymied in getting their books published, never mind gaining significant attention for their ideas—and substantial sales. This is the book editors have been recommending to would-be authors.
Alfred Fortunato, Susan Rabiner, 2010
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Letters from the Editor: Lessons on Journalism and Life
William F. Woo touches on a wide range of subjects to inspire the next generationof journalists"--Provided by publisher.
William F. Woo, Philip Meyer, 2007
8
Shakespeare and the Rise of the Editor
A 2007 study into the prehistory of editorial tradition, focusing on Shakespeare and his earliest 'editors'.
Sonia Massai, 2007
9
How to Use the UNIX-LINUX Vi Text Editor: Tips, Tricks, and ...
This book, which is free of computer 'geek-speak,' gently explains how to use the UNIX-LINUX 'vi' text editor. It contains tutorials for beginners as well as lots of tips and tricks for experienced users.
Larry L. Smith, 2006
10
The art of the sound effects editor
Focuses on sound editing in television series, television movies, and feature films. 'A unique look at the responsibilities of the Hollywood sound editor.' - Lighting and Sound International, January 1996
Marvin M. Kerner, 1989

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EDITOR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term editor is used in the context of the following news items.
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APPLY NOW: Business Insider is hiring a lists editor
For this editor position we are looking for someone with several years of experience in online journalism and research experience. «Business Insider, Jul 15»
2
Official video for Wavves' Leave produced in GTA 5 video editor
GTA Online makes a lot of sense as the setting for the music video for Wavves' single Leave. The song was added to the game's soundtrack ... «VG247, Jul 15»
3
New Zealand editor resigns after saying family died from 'natural …
Pebbles Hooper, 25, quit her job as co-editor of New Zealand Herald Weekend's gossip column Spy after she fired off a heartless missive ... «New York Daily News, Jul 15»
4
Ira Rosenfeld, ex-JOC editor, UPS spokesman, dies at 68
Rosenfeld spent two years as associate editor of Traffic World magazine, and in 1991 joined The Journal of Commerce, where as transport ... «JOC.com, Jul 15»
5
CNN appends editor's note to Sanjay Gupta story
After a San Francisco-based news organization published a story accusing CNN chief medical correspondent Sanjay Gupta of misidentifying a ... «Poynter.org, Jul 15»
6
I'm Mike Senese, Executive Editor Of Make, And This Is How I Work
Nowadays Mike is the executive editor of Make: Magazine, still working tirelessly in that field of exploration and education through creation. «Lifehacker Australia, Jul 15»
7
July 9: Ads in abundance – and other letters to the ROB editor
Carl Mortished's article is interesting, but it omits a key reason (in addition to Adblock) that viewership of online and television ads is declining. «The Globe and Mail, Jul 15»
8
Martinsville Bulletin welcomes new publisher and editor
He also worked as sports editor of the Northwest Florida Daily News in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., and most recently was the Mississippi State ... «Martinsville Bulletin, Jul 15»
9
Chief Editor of Russian Sexual Services Magazine Nabbed for …
The chief editor of Flirt magazine, a publication known around the capital for its flagrant advertisements for sexual services, was detained in ... «The Moscow Times, Jul 15»
10
Why we're creating regional supersite: Editor defends decision to …
DarrenThwaites A senior editor has published a lengthy defence of his decision to create a regional 'supersite' by closing a daily newspaper's ... «HoldTheFrontPage.co.uk, Jul 15»

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