correctress

/kɒr.ɛk.tres/

Definitions

1. noun

A female person who corrects or improves something, especially in writing or editing.

“The proofreader acted as a correctress for the publishing company.”

2. verb

To correct or improve something, especially in writing or editing.

“She correctressed the errors in the manuscript before submitting it.”

Synonyms

  • corrector
  • editor

Antonyms

  • corruptor
  • distortionist