Edit

/ˈɛdɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An act of editing; a revision or modification made.

The edit to the article improved its clarity and focus.

A version of something that has been edited.

The final edit of the film was much shorter than the original cut.

verb

To prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or altering.

I need to edit the manuscript before submitting it to the publisher.

To modify or change something, particularly in terms of content.

She decided to edit her presentation to make it more engaging.

To remove or add content to a document or file in order to achieve clarity or accuracy.

He has to edit the video to ensure it flows smoothly.

From Latin 'editus', meaning 'put forth', past participle of 'edere'.

editorial review

A detailed examination of a piece of writing by an editor.

cut and edit

To remove parts and make adjustments to a media piece.

edit out

To remove content from a larger work.

line edit

To check written material for grammar and style.

edit for clarity

To make text easier to understand.

editor

A person responsible for the content and organization of a publication.

editing

The process of reviewing and correcting written material.

editorial

Relating to the commissioning or preparing of material for publication.

To adjust or refine something, often used informally.

I just need to edit that post before I publish it.

To fix issues in a project or piece of work.

We need to edit our presentation before tomorrow.