copyreader

American  

[kop-ee-ree-der] / ˈkɒp iˌri dər /

noun

1. an editor concerned with the preparation of copy for the typesetter and printer.

2. Also called rim man.  a person who edits copy and writes headlines for a newspaper.

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copyreader British  

/ ˈkɒpɪˌriːdə /

noun

1. a person who edits and prepares newspaper copy for publication; subeditor

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Etymology

Origin of copyreader

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95; copy + reader

Example Sentences

A copyreader might not find it perfect, for the assault is allotted too much space and the pursuit too little, but it tells the story in its baldest aspect.

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The usual copyreader, when he closes his eyes and smiles upon a pleasant inward vision, is thinking of starting a chicken-farm in New Jersey.

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And when the copyreaders come at six, it will be turned over to one of them.

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On a city daily of average size there are desk men, or copyreaders, who work under editorial direction but feel superior to the reporter because they correct his literary efforts.

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After the story is written it is turned over to the copyreader to be edited.

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