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editorship

American  
[ed-i-ter-ship] / ˈɛd ɪ tərˌʃɪp /

noun

  1. the office or function of an editor.

  2. editorial direction.


Etymology

Origin of editorship

First recorded in 1775–85; editor + -ship

Example Sentences

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Under Tucker’s editorship, the Sunday Times was named Sunday Newspaper of the Year at the U.K.

From Washington Post • Dec. 12, 2022

Mr. Meacham made his name in journalism and rose to the editorship of Newsweek magazine.

From New York Times • Jun. 2, 2022

The Duchess of Cornwall met with Lord Dobbs to discuss the importance of reading to children as part of his Christmas guest editorship of BBC Radio 4’s Today programme.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2021

Smith’s former editorship of BuzzFeed is not as much of a concern as is his financial interest in the company.

From Slate • Oct. 15, 2021

She came to Reykjavik as much as her job in a pharmaceutical company—and her editorship of a chess journal in Tokyo—would allow.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady