Main Entry: ¹ed·it

Pronunciation: \ˈe-dət\

Function: transitive verb

Etymology: back-formation from editor

Date: 1791

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>
3 : delete —usually used with out

— ed·it·able \ˈe-də-tə-bəl\ adjective