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Basic Technical IVT

Copy-Editing Markup

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒpi ˈɛdɪtɪŋ ˈmɑːrkəp/

The detailed editorial annotations and corrections made by professional copy editors to manuscripts before final typesetting, addressing grammar, style, consistency, and formatting issues. Authors typically review and approve these edits during the final proofs stage.

Plain English

Editorial marks and corrections made to a paper's text for grammar, style, and formatting before printing.

Etymology & History

Origin languageEnglish
Rootcopy (Latin: copia, plenty) + editing (Latin: edere, to put out) + markup (English: mark + up)
First recorded use2000s
Usage frequencyCommon

Usage

"The copy-editing markup flagged inconsistent citation formatting and suggested grammatical revisions throughout the manuscript."

Style guide notes: Distinguish from 'substantive editing' (content-level changes) and 'proofreading' (final error checking).

Also known as

editorial markup copy editing marks style corrections

Contrasted with

clean manuscript unmarked text

Related Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

Can authors reject copy-editing markup suggestions?

Yes, authors can accept, modify, or reject specific edits during the proof review stage with justification.

What changes does copy-editing markup typically include?

Grammar corrections, style standardization, citation format consistency, and formatting alignment.

Why Test Candidates on This?

Important for authors understanding final stages of publication and quality control procedures.

Required skill level: Mid

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