edited
/ˈɛdɪtɪd/
ADJECTIVE
1. Revised or corrected written content
Having been reviewed and changed to correct errors, improve clarity, or enhance the quality of written material.
1.1. Corrected and polished text
Describes written material that has been revised to fix mistakes, improve wording, or make its content clearer and more effective.
Synonyms
- revised
- corrected
- proofread
- amended
- polished
- emended
Antonyms
- unedited
- uncorrected
- unrevised
Examples
- The edited manuscript was ready for submission to the publisher.
- She submitted an edited version of the report with clearer explanations.
Related Words
- copyedited
- redrafted
- proofread
- manuscript
ADJECTIVE
2. Modified or altered content
Having been changed, adjusted, or rearranged from its original form.
2.1. Modified digital content
Describes digital files, documents, images, or other content that have been altered or updated.
Synonyms
- modified
- altered
- changed
- adjusted
- revised
Antonyms
- unchanged
- unaltered
- unmodified
Examples
- The edited photograph looked significantly different from the original.
- The edited document included all the latest changes.
Related Words
- updated
- adapted
- customized
- transformed
2.2. Cut and rearranged audio or video
Describes recorded footage or audio that has been cut, shortened, rearranged, or combined to produce a finished recording.
Synonyms
- cut
- trimmed
- spliced
- shortened
- reworked
Antonyms
- unedited
- untrimmed
- uncut
Examples
- The edited footage presented the events in chronological order.
- The director reviewed the edited film before its release.
Related Words
- footage
- montage
- postproduction
- soundtrack
VERB
3. Changed or revised through editing
The past tense and past participle of edit, meaning to revise, correct, or modify written, digital, or recorded material.
3.1. Revising written material
Describes the action of reviewing and making corrections or improvements to a document, manuscript, or other written work.
Synonyms
- revised
- corrected
- amended
- rewrote
- redrafted
Examples
- She edited the article before sending it to the newspaper.
- The editor edited the manuscript several times to improve its clarity.
Related Words
- proofread
- copyedited
- polished
- rewritten
3.2. Editing film or recorded media
Describes the action of cutting, arranging, or combining recorded footage or audio to create a finished production.
Synonyms
- cut
- trimmed
- spliced
- shortened
- rearranged
Examples
- The production team edited the video to remove unnecessary scenes.
- He edited the audio recording to eliminate background noise.
Related Words
- assembled
- montaged
- postproduced
- processed