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to stet

to stet

1 9.9
Ask an editor to keep the original words as written
  • verb
  • /stɛt/
  • Jargon
: mantener
  • The editor decided to stet the author's original phrasing in the manuscript after a discussion.

Examples

  • During the proofreading process, he chose to stet the initial sentence to preserve the author's voice.

  • After reviewing the suggested changes, she instructed the team to stet the last paragraph of the report.

  • Just as an author has the final authority to "stet" editorial changes to his manuscript, the publisher has the final say on packaging.

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Antonyms

to delete
370 2.0

To remove information like text or files so it cannot be seen

to omit
71 3.4

Leave out something, for example a name, on purpose or by accident

Surface Forms

stet infinitive
stet past
stet past participle
stetting present participle
stets third person singular

Etymology

Stet comes from the Latin verb stare, which means 'to stand' and was used by printers as a note meaning 'let it stand' when they wanted text left as written. So, to stet something in editing is to tell others to keep the original words.