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subbing

Subbing (noun) means the stage of editing where a piece of writing is checked and polished before publication, often called copy editing. Example: “After subbing, the article was tightened up and the typos were gone.”

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The stage of editing where a piece of writing is checked and polished before publication, often called copy editing.
"After subbing, the article was tightened up and the typos were gone."

How to use subbing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCleaning up and correcting a piece of writing before it goes to print or goes live.

Common pairings
a subbing process the subbing desk

Word forms

subbings plural

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Frequently asked questions

What does “subbing” mean?

The word “subbing” means the stage of editing where a piece of writing is checked and polished before publication, often called copy editing. In plain terms, cleaning up and correcting a piece of writing before it goes to print or goes live.

How do you use “subbing” in a sentence?

Here is “subbing” used in a sentence: “After subbing, the article was tightened up and the typos were gone.”

What part of speech is “subbing”?

“Subbing” is a noun.

What is the meaning of subbing?

"subbing" (noun) means the stage of editing where a piece of writing is checked and polished before publication, often called copy editing.

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