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editor program

editor program

3.5
A computer program that changes text or code files
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : programa de edición
  • The software includes a powerful code editor program for developers.
  • web editor programs

Examples

  • It's so much faster than using a traditional image editor program like Paint or Photoshop.

    Blog text (6)

  • Nearly all web editor programs can be downloaded from various web sites.

    Academic text (1997)

  • Numerous web editor programs are available.

    Academic text (1997)

  • For a review of some web editor programs, visit http: **57;1077;TOOLONG.

    Academic text (1997)

  • Many people use a text editor program to write and edit their documents.

  • This video editor program allows users to easily trim and merge clips.

Synonyms

editor
vseditor program
  • Specialized
41 3.5

A program for making and changing text or pictures on a computer

is broader, covering code files as well as text
text editor
vseditor program
  • Specialized
4 2.9

A computer program for writing and changing plain text files

handles text plus code and other data files
Emacs
vseditor program
  • Specialized
1 8.3

A program for writing and editing text that programmers can change a lot

is the general program type for modifying text, code, or other data

Antonyms

viewer
  • Specialized
39 3.5

Software that shows images, documents or videos without editing

How Powerful

Emacs
  • Specialized
1 8.3
editor program
  • Specialized
3.5
text editor
  • Specialized
4 2.9
notepad
6 2.6

Surface Forms

editor program singular
editor programs plural

Morphology

editor + program

The meaning is directly compositional: an 'editor program' is simply a program whose function is to edit, so a learner who knows 'editor' and 'program' can infer the compound meaning. This noun–noun compound pattern is common cross-linguistically and follows standard English modifier+head composition, making it readily understandable to a B1 learner.

Etymology

Editor program comes from comparing a computer tool to a human editor who marks and changes writing with a pen. Picture someone cutting, moving, or erasing lines on a page while a program does the same on a screen, so the term means 'a program that modifies, rearranges, or deletes data'.