BLUE-PENCIL Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word blue-pencil. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BLUE-PENCIL
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| edit | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • prepare for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting • supervise the publication of • cut and assemble the components of • cut or eliminate | ||||||||
| amend | verbv | |||||||
verb • make amendments to • to make better • set straight or right | ||||||||
| correct | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth • correct in opinion or judgment adjective satellite • socially right or correct • in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure verb • make right or correct • make reparations or amends for • censure severely • adjust for • punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience • fall in value • alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard • treat a defect | ||||||||
| modify | verbv | |||||||
verb • make less severe or harsh or extreme • add a modifier to a constituent • cause to change; make different; cause a transformation | ||||||||
| revise | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of rewriting something verb • make revisions in • revise or reorganize, especially for the purpose of updating and improving | ||||||||
| rewrite | verbv | |||||||
noun • something that has been written again verb • write differently; alter the writing of • rewrite so as to make fit to suit a new or different purpose | ||||||||
| delete | verbv | |||||||
verb • remove or make invisible • wipe out digitally or magnetically recorded information • cut or eliminate | ||||||||
