editor

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noun (1)

ed·​i·​tor ˈe-də-tər How to pronounce editor (audio)
Synonyms of editornext
1
: someone who edits especially as an occupation
2
: a device used in editing film or magnetic tape
3
: a computer program that permits the user to create or modify data (such as text or graphics) especially on a display screen
editorship
ˈe-də-tər-ˌship How to pronounce editor (audio)
noun

editorship

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noun (2)

ed·​i·​tor·​ship
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a
: the position and functions of an editor
he had the editorship of the magazine
b
: the tenure of such a position
the publication thrived during his editorship
2
: editorial revision or alteration
it was hard to tell the extent of the Russian editorship of the reports

Examples of editor in a Sentence

Noun (1) the editor of the city paper working as a film editor
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To celebrate the film’s release, Heller will answer readers’ questions in a live Q&A hosted by PEOPLE’s senior books editor Lizz Schumer. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 From there, each person in the respective teams was given a role — presenter, director, producer, camera operator, editor and more — with workshops delivered from professionals in those areas who are part of Dimoldenberg’s network. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026 Web Behrens is the contributing Go editor for Chicago magazine. — Web Behrens, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 Cooper was asked about both reports during a conversation with The Wall Street Journal advertising editor Suzanne Vranica at Cannes. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for editor

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of editor was in 1646

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“Editor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/editor. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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editor

noun
ed·​i·​tor ˈed-ət-ər How to pronounce editor (audio)
1
: a person who edits especially as an occupation
2
: a computer program that permits the user to create or change data (as text or graphics) in a computer system
editorship
-ˌship How to pronounce editor (audio)
noun

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