copy desk
The 'copy desk' plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and accuracy of written content before it is published in newspapers, magazines, or other media.
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Definition
B2Journalism
(professional)The section in a news office where editors revise and prepare written material for publication.
Example
- The copy desk was busy reviewing articles for the morning edition.
B2Publishing
(professional)The team responsible for checking and correcting written material for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and factual accuracy before publication.
Example
- Errors in the manuscript were caught by the copy desk before printing.
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