Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stet
verb
/stɛt/
Definition
A term used in editing to indicate that a previously deleted or altered text should be retained.
Examples
- If you see ‘stet’ in the margin, it means keep the original sentence.
- The editor wrote ‘stet’ next to the line to ensure it was not cut from the manuscript.
- When reviewing the document, she remembered to check for any markings that said ‘stet’ before finalizing it.
Meaning
The word ‘stet’ is used by editors and proofreaders to signal that a change made to a text should be reversed, restoring it to its original state.
Synonyms
- retain
- keep
- restore
