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  • noun computing A program which allows a user to edit the contents of a text file, usually in an interactive way with immediate visual feedback. Compare word processor.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun an editor who prepares text for publication
  • noun (computer science) an application that can be used to create and view and edit text files

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