👉 In the context of publishing and editing, a "subeditor" refers to an assistant or employee who is responsible for reading and reviewing drafts of a manuscript before it is sent to the publisher. They may also be involved in the final editing process, ensuring that the text meets the requirements set by the editor. Subeditors are often involved in the initial stages of writing, such as revising passages to improve clarity or conciseness, and in the final stages, when they ensure that the manuscript