Definitions
- Referring to an error made during the editing process of a written work. - Describing a mistake made while revising or proofreading a document. - Talking about an unintentional change made to a text while editing.
- Referring to a severe distortion or damage done to a written work. - Describing a text that has been altered beyond recognition. - Talking about a mistake made while editing that has ruined the original meaning of the text.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to mistakes made during the editing process.
- 2Both words describe changes made to a written work.
- 3Both words imply that the original text has been altered in some way.
What is the difference?
- 1Severity: Mangle implies a more severe alteration than misedit.
- 2Intention: Misedit suggests an unintentional error, while mangle can imply intentional or accidental damage.
- 3Extent: Mangle implies a more significant change to the original text than misedit.
- 4Connotation: Misedit is a milder term than mangle and may suggest a less severe mistake.
- 5Usage: Misedit is a less common term than mangle and may be used more in academic or professional contexts.
Remember this!
Misedit and mangle both refer to errors made during the editing process of a written work. However, mangle implies a more severe alteration to the original text, while misedit suggests a milder mistake. Additionally, misedit is a less common term and may be used more in academic or professional contexts.
