noun
- plural of copydesk; departments in newspapers or publishing houses where copy is edited and prepared for publication
Usage: journalism
Examples
- The newspaper’s copydesks worked late to meet the morning deadline.
- Modern copydesks use digital editing software instead of traditional markup.
- Several copydesks collaborated on the special election coverage.
- The magazine consolidated its copydesks to reduce operating costs.
- Experienced editors supervise the copydesks at major publications.
- Copydesks ensure articles meet style guidelines before printing.