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Noun: copy editing
  1. Preparing text for publication by checking and correcting grammar, style, accuracy, and formatting
    "The manuscript underwent rigorous copy editing before publication"
Verb: copyedit  'kó-pee,e-dit
  1. Edit and correct (written or printed material)
    "She copyedited the manuscript before submitting it to the publisher";
    - copyread, subedit [Brit]

Type of: edit, editing, redact, redaction

Encyclopedia: Copy editing

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