coedit: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C2Formal, Academic, Professional
Quick answer
What does “coedit” mean?
To edit something jointly with one or more other people.
Audio
Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
To edit something jointly with one or more other people.
To collaborate in the preparation, revision, or supervision of written material for publication, typically sharing editorial responsibility equally.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in meaning or usage. Spelling is consistent.
Connotations
Neutral in both varieties, denoting professional collaboration.
Frequency
Equally low-frequency in both varieties, confined to specific professional/academic contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “coedit” in a Sentence
coedit something (with somebody)coedit (something) togetherVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “coedit” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- She agreed to coedit the journal's centenary volume.
- They will coedit the new series on medieval history.
American English
- He was invited to coedit the anthology with a professor from Yale.
- We coedited the special issue on climate policy.
adverb
British English
- N/A
American English
- N/A
adjective
British English
- N/A (The adjective form is 'co-editorial', but it is exceptionally rare).
American English
- N/A (The adjective form is 'co-editorial', but it is exceptionally rare).
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rare. Might be used in publishing house contexts for project management.
Academic
Common. Refers to scholars jointly editing a journal issue or book.
Everyday
Extremely rare. Not used in casual conversation.
Technical
Used in publishing, media, and library sciences.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “coedit”
Strong
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “coedit”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “coedit”
- Using 'coedit' as a noun (the correct noun is 'co-editor').
- Misspelling as 'co-edit' (hyphen is often used but less standard in modern closed compounds).
- Using it for simple proofreading assistance rather than shared editorial control.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Both 'coedit' (closed) and 'co-edit' (hyphenated) are found, but the trend is towards the closed form, especially in American English.
The noun form is 'co-editor' (or less commonly 'coeditorship'). 'Coedit' itself is only a verb.
It is possible but less common. Its primary use is for textual publications (books, journals). For multimedia, 'collaborate on editing' is often clearer.
To 'co-author' is to write something jointly. To 'coedit' is to oversee the selection, preparation, and revision of works (often by other authors) for publication.
To edit something jointly with one or more other people.
Coedit is usually formal, academic, professional in register.
Coedit: in British English it is pronounced /ˌkəʊˈed.ɪt/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌkoʊˈed.ɪt/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: COllaborate + EDIT = COEDIT. Like co-pilot, but for editing.
Conceptual Metaphor
EDITING IS A JOINT VENTURE / SHARED CONSTRUCTION.
Practice
Quiz
What is the primary implication of the verb 'to coedit'?