copyread

Questions about copyread

What does copyread mean?

copyread means "edit and correct (written or printed material)".

How many syllables are in copyread?

copyread has 4 syllables: co-py-re-ad. The stress falls on "py".

What is another word for copyread?

Close synonyms include subedit, copyedit. Each sense on this page lists its own synonyms, because a word with several meanings rarely has one substitute that works for all of them.

Is copyread a common word?

copyread is banded "Uncommon" — turns up in careful writing rather than conversation. The band comes from how often the word appears in a large corpus of everyday English, not from an editor's impression.