editor
UK: ˈɛdɪtə | US: ˈɛdɪtər
n. a person who prepares or revises written material for publication
n. a person who selects and arranges content for broadcast or presentation
n. a software tool used for modifying text or data
The word "editor" originates from the Latin edere ("to give out, publish"), which evolved into editus (past participle of edere). The verb "edit" emerged in English in the 18th century, meaning "to prepare for publication," and the suffix "-or" (from Latin -or, denoting an agent) was added to form "editor." The term reflects the role of someone who "gives out" or refines content for public consumption.
The editor reviewed the manuscript for grammatical errors.
She works as a film editor, cutting scenes to improve pacing.
The newspaper editor decided to feature the story on the front page.
He used a code editor to debug the program.
The journal’s editor requested revisions before publication.