How Do You Spell SUBEDIT?

Pronunciation: [sˈʌbɪdˌɪt] (IPA)

In British English, the act of editing is often spelled as "subedit", with the stress on the second syllable. IPA transcription for this word is /'sʌb.ɛd.ɪt/. The initial "s" is unvoiced, the "u" is pronounced as in "but", the "b" is voiced, the following "e" represents a schwa sound, the "d" is voiced, and the final syllable is pronounced as "it". This spelling originated from the Latin word "sub", meaning "under", and "editor", meaning "editor".

SUBEDIT Meaning and Definition

  1. Subedit (verb/noun): Subediting is the process of editing and refining written material, such as articles or manuscripts, with the aim of improving grammar, style, clarity, and coherence. A subeditor, also known as a copy editor, is responsible for conducting this process of subediting.

    In the realm of publishing, subediting involves thorough examination of the text to correct any typographical errors, spelling mistakes, or grammatical inaccuracies. A subeditor carefully scrutinizes the language and structure of the writing to enhance its readability and flow. They ensure that the material adheres to the established style guidelines or house style of the publication, maintaining consistency throughout. Additionally, a subeditor may undertake fact-checking and verify the accuracy of information to avoid any potential misinformation or false claims.

    Subediting is not limited to printed publications; it also encompasses digital platforms, including websites or online publications. Subeditors adapt their skills to the specific requirements of online content, such as optimizing text for search engine optimization (SEO) and ensuring readability on various devices.

    The role of a subeditor requires a keen eye for detail, a strong command of language and grammar, and the ability to maintain the author's voice while improving the overall quality of the writing. Subediting is an essential part of the publishing process, contributing to the creation of polished, error-free, and engaging content.

Common Misspellings for SUBEDIT

  • aubedit
  • zubedit
  • xubedit
  • dubedit
  • eubedit
  • wubedit
  • sybedit
  • shbedit
  • sjbedit
  • sibedit
  • s8bedit
  • s7bedit
  • suvedit
  • sunedit
  • suhedit
  • sugedit
  • subwdit
  • subsdit
  • subddit

Etymology of SUBEDIT

The word "subedit" comes from the combination of two terms: "sub-" and "edit".

- "Sub-" originated from the Latin word "sub", meaning "under" or "below".

- "Edit" is derived from the Latin word "editus", which means "publish", "put forth", or "issue".

Therefore, "subedit" is a blending of these two roots, implying the act of editing work that is done under or below someone else's editing or publishing authority. It typically refers to the process of editing materials, such as manuscripts, articles, or other written content, before they are published or finalized.

Similar spelling words for SUBEDIT

Conjugate verb Subedit

CONDITIONAL

I would subedit
you would subedit
he/she/it would subedit
we would subedit
they would subedit

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be subediting
you would be subediting
he/she/it would be subediting
we would be subediting
they would be subediting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have subedit
you would have subedit
he/she/it would have subedit
we would have subedit
they would have subedit

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been subediting
you would have been subediting
he/she/it would have been subediting
we would have been subediting
they would have been subediting

FUTURE

I will subedit
you will subedit
he/she/it will subedit
we will subedit
they will subedit

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be subediting
you will be subediting
he/she/it will be subediting
we will be subediting
they will be subediting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have subedited
you will have subedited
he/she/it will have subedited
we will have subedited
they will have subedited

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been subediting
you will have been subediting
he/she/it will have been subediting
we will have been subediting
they will have been subediting

IMPERATIVE

you subedit
we let´s subedit

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to subedit

PAST

I subedited
you subedited
he/she/it subedited
we subedited
they subedited

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was subediting
you were subediting
he/she/it was subediting
we were subediting
they were subediting

PAST PARTICIPLE

subedited

PAST PERFECT

I had subedited
you had subedited
he/she/it had subedited
we had subedited
they had subedited

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been subediting
you had been subediting
he/she/it had been subediting
we had been subediting
they had been subediting

PRESENT

I subedit
you subedit
he/she/it subedits
we subedit
they subedit

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am subediting
you are subediting
he/she/it is subediting
we are subediting
they are subediting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

subediting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have subedited
you have subedited
he/she/it has subedited
we have subedited
they have subedited

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been subediting
you have been subediting
he/she/it has been subediting
we have been subediting
they have been subediting

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