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edit

[ˈɛdɪt]

edit Definition

  • 1prepare (written material) for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it
  • 2be editor of (a newspaper or magazine)
  • 3cut (film footage) so as to make a continuous sequence of shots

Using edit: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "edit" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She spent all night editing her essay.

  • Example

    He edits the local newspaper.

  • Example

    The director edited the film to make it shorter.

  • Example

    I need to edit this document before sending it.

edit Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for edit

Idioms Using edit

  • edit one's own work

    to review and revise one's own written work

    Example

    It's important to edit your own work before submitting it for publication.

  • to remove someone's contribution or involvement from a project or activity

    Example

    The director decided to edit the actor out of the movie after a disagreement on set.

  • the practice of altering or deleting previously published content or records

    Example

    The company was accused of engaging in edit history by deleting negative reviews from their website.

Phrases with edit

  • remove unnecessary or unwanted parts from a text, film, or recording

    Example

    We need to edit out the irrelevant parts of the interview.

  • combine separate pieces of film or video into a continuous whole

    Example

    The editor will edit together the different scenes to create a cohesive story.

  • a room equipped with editing facilities, typically used for film or video post-production

    Example

    The editor is working in the edit suite to finish the final cut of the movie.

Origins of edit

from Latin 'editus', meaning 'published'

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Summary: edit in Brief

The verb 'edit' [ˈɛdɪt] means to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it. It can also refer to being the editor of a newspaper or magazine, or cutting film footage to make a continuous sequence of shots. Phrases like 'edit out' and 'edit together' denote removing unnecessary parts or combining separate pieces of film. Idioms like 'edit one's own work' and 'edit someone out of something' refer to reviewing and revising one's own work or removing someone's contribution from a project.

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