edit

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verb

ed·it ˈe-dət How to pronounce edit (audio)

edited; editing; edits

transitive verb

: to prepare (something, such as literary material) for publication or public presentation

edit a manuscript

: to assemble (something, such as a moving picture or tape recording) by cutting and rearranging

edit a film

: 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

: to direct the publication of

edits the daily newspaper

: delete

—usually used with out

: to modify a gene or gene product of by inserting, deleting, or replacing DNA sequences

The first work attempting to edit human embryos grabbed headlines last week.

Penny Sarchet and Michael Le Page

see gene editing

editable

ˈe-də-tə-bəl How to pronounce edit (audio)

adjective

Example Sentences

Verb 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 See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

The iOS offers the ability to unsend messages or edit them after they’re sent.

Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 7 Sep. 2022 Your most promising path forward with minimal stress is to look at your beliefs regarding who has the right to judge you and edit them if necessary.

Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2022 Please respect our work and don’t edit our names out of your article.

Ed Stockly, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2022 According to the report, the auditors found the videos provided important information to the public and that the department did not edit or redact information in a way that would have prevented someone from understanding the situation.

Lyndsay Winkley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2022 And with that said, Messages is beginning to get some power user features, including the ability to either unsend a text message or edit it after it’s already been sent.

Yoni Heisler, BGR, 11 July 2022 Rappler argued that Ressa did not edit the article herself, as her role as executive editor does not entail day-to-day editorial operations.

Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2021 The gene Verve seeks to edit, PCSK9, regulates LDL levels in the body.

David Wainer, WSJ, 18 Aug. 2022 However, as has been the case in the past in MyNBA, users will have full control to edit rosters and draft classes.

Brian Mazique, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022

Noun

Luhrmann editorializes on top of that, using a heavy hand in the edit to continually remind us of Elvis’ roots and motivations, and the cultural importance of his ground-breaking career.

Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2022 So that was always a work in progress and always something in the edit that was being fine-tuned up until nearly the very end.

Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2022 That didn’t sit right with Marty Callner, the show’s co-creator (with Randall Gladstein) and director, who cut that quip in the edit.

New York Times, 18 May 2022 The only reason my name is on the film is because nothing substantial was changed in the final edit.

Keaton Bell, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2022 In the edit, Ford and Eggers checked for glitches during an initiation ritual for the young Amleth, which takes place underground.

Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2022 In terms of the film’s thematics, the scene further explores a dilemma never vocalized in the final edit: that Batman may secretly agree with the Riddler’s plans.

Josh St. Clair, Men's Health, 24 Mar. 2022 Unfortunately, while the first act zips along at a snappy clip, the story experiences major lulls in the second act and could stand for a tighter trim in the edit.

Courtney Howard, Variety, 9 Feb. 2022 In the final edit, the camera cuts away from LaVecchia fast enough that the sliding effect remains.

Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 15 July 2021 See More

单词	edited
释义	edit 1 of 2 verb ed·it ˈe-dət edited; editing; edits transitive verb 1 a : to prepare (something, such as literary material) for publication or public presentation edit a manuscript b : to assemble (something, such as a moving picture or tape recording) by cutting and rearranging edit a film 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 4 : to modify a gene or gene product of by inserting, deleting, or replacing DNA sequences The first work attempting to edit human embryos grabbed headlines last week. Penny Sarchet and Michael Le Page see gene editing editable ˈe-də-tə-bəl adjective edit 2 of 2 noun : an instance or result of editing Synonyms Verb redraft revamp revise rework See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb 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 See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb The iOS offers the ability to unsend messages or edit them after they’re sent. Mark Heim \| Mheim@al.com, al, 7 Sep. 2022 Your most promising path forward with minimal stress is to look at your beliefs regarding who has the right to judge you and edit them if necessary. Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2022 Please respect our work and don’t edit our names out of your article. Ed Stockly, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2022 According to the report, the auditors found the videos provided important information to the public and that the department did not edit or redact information in a way that would have prevented someone from understanding the situation. Lyndsay Winkley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2022 And with that said, Messages is beginning to get some power user features, including the ability to either unsend a text message or edit it after it’s already been sent. Yoni Heisler, BGR, 11 July 2022 Rappler argued that Ressa did not edit the article herself, as her role as executive editor does not entail day-to-day editorial operations. Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2021 The gene Verve seeks to edit, PCSK9, regulates LDL levels in the body. David Wainer, WSJ, 18 Aug. 2022 However, as has been the case in the past in MyNBA, users will have full control to edit rosters and draft classes. Brian Mazique, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 Noun Luhrmann editorializes on top of that, using a heavy hand in the edit to continually remind us of Elvis’ roots and motivations, and the cultural importance of his ground-breaking career. Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2022 So that was always a work in progress and always something in the edit that was being fine-tuned up until nearly the very end. Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2022 That didn’t sit right with Marty Callner, the show’s co-creator (with Randall Gladstein) and director, who cut that quip in the edit. New York Times, 18 May 2022 The only reason my name is on the film is because nothing substantial was changed in the final edit. Keaton Bell, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2022 In the edit, Ford and Eggers checked for glitches during an initiation ritual for the young Amleth, which takes place underground. Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2022 In terms of the film’s thematics, the scene further explores a dilemma never vocalized in the final edit: that Batman may secretly agree with the Riddler’s plans. Josh St. Clair, Men's Health, 24 Mar. 2022 Unfortunately, while the first act zips along at a snappy clip, the story experiences major lulls in the second act and could stand for a tighter trim in the edit. Courtney Howard, Variety, 9 Feb. 2022 In the final edit, the camera cuts away from LaVecchia fast enough that the sliding effect remains. Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 15 July 2021 See More Word History Etymology Verb back-formation from editor First Known Use Verb 1704, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Noun 1917, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing edit edit oneself copy edit edit out co-edit edit oneself copy edit edit out co-edit Kids Definition edit verb ed·it ˈe-dət edited; editing 1 : to correct, revise, and get ready for publication : collect and arrange material to be printed I'm editing a book of poems. 2 : to be in charge of the publication of something (as an encyclopedia or a newspaper) that is the work of many writers edited verb past tense of edit 1 as in revised to prepare for publication by correcting, rewriting, or updating the publisher edited a new version of its best-selling school dictionary Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance revised published reworked printed read compiled redrafted amended reedited copyedited revamped annotated polished corrected emended subbed rectified abridged perfected redacted anthologized issued touched up fact-checked recopied subedited collected engrossed got out blue-penciled red-penciled 2 as in adjusted 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 Synonyms & Similar Words adjusted adapted tailored conformed suited put prepared doctored shaped modified customized accommodated altered revised fashioned matched fitted corrected conditioned acclimated acclimatized fit reworked converted modeled readjusted transformed tuned redesigned established equipped remade rehearsed reengineered readapted trained remodeled harmonized oriented recycled refashioned modelled rooted geared patterned regulated recast acquainted refigured attuned reclaimed readied revamped squared refocused redeveloped reinvented primed rejiggered orientated hardened refitted familiarized rigged inured registered redid accustomed settled toughened habituated seasoned naturalized fine-tuned phased made over bent habilitated fiddled (with) Antonyms & Near Antonyms misadjusted
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