Schlussredakteur

copy editor

noun SHLUS-reh-dak-TOER Rare

Also means

final editor

Usage Note

Schlussredakteur is the editor who performs the final check on a text immediately before it goes to print or is published; the role combines proofreading, fact-checking, and ensuring compliance with house style.

Examples

"Der Schlussredakteur stoppte den Druck, als er einen gravierenden Fehler entdeckte."

Natural Translation

The copy editor stopped the press when he discovered a serious error.

Literal Translation

The final-editor stopped the printing when he discovered a grave error.

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