edit
/ˈɛdɪt/
VERB
1. To revise or correct written content
To make changes to text or a document by correcting errors, improving clarity, or modifying its wording and structure.
1.1. Correcting and improving text
Refers to reviewing and modifying written material to correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, or improve its clarity and quality.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- corrupt
- spoil
- ruin
Examples
- The author asked her colleague to edit the manuscript before submitting it to the publisher.
- Please edit the report to correct grammatical errors and improve its readability.
Related Words
- proofreading
- revision
- copyediting
- manuscript
1.2. Modifying or changing content
Refers to changing, adding, removing, or rearranging parts of existing content to achieve a desired result.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- preserve
- retain
- keep
Examples
- You can edit your profile information whenever your personal details change.
- The administrator needs to edit the website content before publishing the updates.
Related Words
VERB
2. To prepare or supervise a publication
To be responsible for selecting, organizing, revising, and preparing material for publication.
2.1. Editorial management
Refers to overseeing the preparation and publication of written material, such as books, newspapers, journals, or magazines.
Synonyms
Examples
- She edits a monthly magazine devoted to science and technology.
- He was appointed to edit the academic journal.
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VERB
3. To cut and assemble audio or visual material
To select, arrange, remove, or combine parts of recorded material to create a finished film, video, or audio production.
3.1. Film and video editing
Refers to selecting, cutting, rearranging, and combining video footage to produce a coherent visual sequence.
Synonyms
- cut
- trim
- shorten
- splice
- montage
Examples
- The director spent several weeks editing the film to improve its pacing.
- She learned to edit videos using professional software.
Related Words
- footage
- 剪輯
- postproduction
- transitions
3.2. Audio recording editing
Refers to cutting, arranging, or modifying recorded audio to improve its quality or create a finished recording.
Synonyms
- splice
- cut
- trim
- shorten
Examples
- The technician will edit the audio recording to remove unnecessary pauses.
- They edited the podcast before releasing it online.
Related Words
- recording
- soundtrack
- mixing
- audio production
NOUN
4. A modification made to written or digital content
A change or correction made to an existing document, file, website, or other digital content.
4.1. Document or text modification
Refers to an individual change made to the wording, formatting, or content of a written document.
Synonyms
- change
- revision
- alteration
- amendment
- correction
Examples
- The final edit improved the clarity of the introduction.
- Please review every edit before approving the document.
Related Words
- revision
- redline
- proofreading
- markup
4.2. Software or digital content modification
Refers to a change made to the contents or code of a digital file, application, or website.
Synonyms
- modification
- change
- update
- alteration
Examples
- The latest edit fixed a problem with the website's navigation.
- Every edit to the source code is recorded in the version history.
Related Words
- code
- software
- configuration
- update
NOUN
5. A change to genetic material
An alteration made to the DNA sequence of an organism, typically through genetic editing techniques.
5.1. Genetic modification
Refers to a specific alteration in the DNA sequence of a gene or chromosome.
Synonyms
- mutation
- alteration
- modification
Examples
- The researchers examined each genetic edit to determine its effect on the organism.
Related Words
- gene editing
- genome
- DNA
- CRISPR