1
: someone who edits especially as an occupation
2
: a device used in editing motion-picture 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
Examples of editor in a Sentence
the editor of the city paper
working as a film editor
Recent Examples on the Web
To support families in having that, author, editor, journalist, and TV personality Elaine Welteroth founded an organization that would financially back them.
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Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 22 Apr. 2024
Vogue’s guide to the best vintage stores in Los Angeles is part of our directory of the very best vintage around the world, curated by editors from all over.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors.
—Lilian Gonzalez, Billboard, 22 Apr. 2024
When Norton decided to auction the book rather than put out a paperback edition, Howard Blair, a distinguished editor at Harvard University Press grabbed the rights.
—Eugene Linden, TIME, 21 Apr. 2024
PCMag editors select and review products independently.
—Stackcommerce Team, PCMAG, 21 Apr. 2024
Nicole Avery Nichols is editor of the Detroit Free Press.
—John Wisely, Detroit Free Press, 21 Apr. 2024
Considered to be one of the most prestigious honors in sports journalism, the Red Smith Award is given annually to a writer or editor who has made major contributions to the field.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
All products featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.
—Ben Olsen, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2024
Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 22 Apr. 2024
Vogue’s guide to the best vintage stores in Los Angeles is part of our directory of the very best vintage around the world, curated by editors from all over.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors.
—Lilian Gonzalez, Billboard, 22 Apr. 2024
When Norton decided to auction the book rather than put out a paperback edition, Howard Blair, a distinguished editor at Harvard University Press grabbed the rights.
—Eugene Linden, TIME, 21 Apr. 2024
PCMag editors select and review products independently.
—Stackcommerce Team, PCMAG, 21 Apr. 2024
Nicole Avery Nichols is editor of the Detroit Free Press.
—John Wisely, Detroit Free Press, 21 Apr. 2024
Considered to be one of the most prestigious honors in sports journalism, the Red Smith Award is given annually to a writer or editor who has made major contributions to the field.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
All products featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.
—Ben Olsen, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Editor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/editor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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