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transitive verb \ˈe-dət\Definition of EDIT
1
a : to prepare (as literary material) for publication or public presentation b : to assemble (as a moving picture or tape recording) by cutting and rearranging c : to alter, adapt, or refine especially to bring about conformity to a standard or to suit a particular purpose <carefully edited the speech> <edit a data file>
2
: to direct the publication of <edits the daily newspaper>
Examples of EDIT
- This chapter needs to be edited.
- The book was poorly edited.
- The stories have been edited for a younger audience.
- Students learn to edit their essays for grammar and punctuation.
- The software allows you to edit videos on your computer.
- This film has been edited for television.
- an anthology of ancient poetry edited by a local professor
Origin of EDIT
back-formation from editor
First Known Use: 1791
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