1
: someone who edits especially as an occupation
2
: a device used in editing motion-picture film or magnetic tape
3
: a computer program that permits the user to create or modify data (such as text or graphics) especially on a display screen
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the editor of the city paper
working as a film editor
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Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
Nominated by readers and Southern Living editors, these places take pride in helping others, building connections, and making everyone feel at home.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
PCMag editors select and review products independently.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by our editors.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Editor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/editor. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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