editors
/ˈɛdɪtərz/
NOUN
1. People who revise or modify documents
People who review, correct, revise, or make changes to written documents to improve their accuracy, clarity, grammar, or presentation.
1.1. Document and manuscript editing
Refers to people who revise written materials, correct errors, improve wording, and prepare documents or manuscripts for publication.
Synonyms
- copy editors
- copyreaders
- proofreaders
- revisers
- rewriters
Examples
- The editors carefully reviewed the manuscript before it was submitted to the publisher.
- Experienced editors help writers improve the clarity and consistency of their work.
Related Words
- authors
- writers
- manuscripts
- proofreading
- revisions
NOUN
2. People responsible for publication content
People who oversee the editorial content of newspapers, magazines, books, or other publications, including selecting, reviewing, and preparing material for publication.
2.1. Newspaper and magazine editors
Refers to people who manage editorial content, select stories, supervise journalists, and determine which articles are published in newspapers or magazines.
Synonyms
- journalists
- columnists
- correspondents
- reporters
- newspapermen
- newspaperwomen
Examples
- The magazine's editors select articles that match its editorial direction.
- Newspaper editors decide which stories deserve attention on the front page.
Related Words
- publishers
- editorial boards
- newsrooms
- articles
- publications
NOUN
3. People who present or report news
People who communicate news and information through television, radio, or other broadcast media.
3.1. Broadcast news presenters
Refers to people who present, announce, or report news through television or radio broadcasts.
Synonyms
- anchors
- anchormen
- anchorwomen
- anchorpeople
- anchorpersons
- newscasters
- announcers
- broadcasters
Examples
- The television network's editors and anchors prepared coverage of the election results.
- Radio broadcasters and news presenters deliver updates throughout the day.
Related Words
- commentators
- newspeople
- newsrooms
- broadcasts
- correspondents
NOUN
4. People who edit visual media
People who select, arrange, cut, and modify film or video footage to create a finished visual production.
4.1. Film and video editing
Refers to professionals who organize and manipulate recorded footage, assemble scenes, and prepare video material for broadcast or distribution.
Synonyms
- video editors
- picture editors
Examples
- The video editors spent several days assembling the documentary footage.
- Picture editors worked closely with the director to create a coherent final cut.
Related Words
- filmmakers
- videographers
- footage
- montage
- post-production