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to copyread

to copyread

7.1
Read and correct written text to remove mistakes before printing
  • verb
  • /ˈkɑːpiˌriːd/
translation icon : corregir
  • She was hired to copyread the articles before they went to print.

Examples

  • He spent the afternoon copyreading the company newsletter for errors.

  • She copyreads for a popular magazine.

  • After you copyread this manuscript, please send it to the layout team.

  • I need to copyread this article before submission.

  • Before publishing, the editor will copyread the report to ensure it is error-free.

  • He always copyreads his blog posts to correct any mistakes before sharing them online.

  • The publisher requires authors to copyread their drafts for clarity and accuracy.

Synonyms

to edit
vsto copyread
337 1.5

To change text, video or audio to make it better

is specific correction and editing focused on readying printed text
to proofread
vsto copyread
15 3.3

To read writing carefully and correct mistakes before it is published

involves broader editing beyond final error checks
to copyedit
vsto copyread
  • Specialized
4.4

Edit written text to correct grammar, spelling, and style

is broader editing and correction for preparing material for publication
to subedit
vsto copyread
  • Jargon
7.6

Edit and correct written text before it is published

is general editing and correction for preparing material for publication

Antonyms

1.0

Choose not to pay attention to someone or something

How Thorough

to copyread
7.1
to proofread
15 3.3
to check
1.0
to read
1.0
to skim
1 2.7

Surface Forms

copyread infinitive
copyreading present participle
copyreads third person singular
copyread past
copyread past participle

Morphology

copyread = copy + read (semi-transparent) = copy + read

The components 'copy' + 'read' are literal, but the specialized editorial sense 'to edit/proofread' is a publishing term that may not be fully deducible by average learners.

Etymology

Copyread comes from copy meaning 'text to publish' and read meaning 'to look over'. So, to copyread is to carefully read and correct a text before it is published, much like proofread.