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1
to prepare for publication by correcting, rewriting, or updating
- the publisher edited a new version of its best-selling school dictionary
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2
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
- the restaurant chef has edited several of his gourmet dishes for preparation by the home cook
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The first known use of edit was in 1791
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