noun
- the process of checking and correcting written material before publication, including grammar, style, and factual accuracy
Usage: journalism; publishing
Examples
- The newspaper article went through careful subediting before going to print.
- She works in subediting for a major publishing house.
- Good subediting catches errors that writers often miss.
- The magazine’s subediting process includes fact-checking and style consistency.
- He learned subediting skills during his journalism degree.
- The book’s quality improved significantly after thorough subediting.