edit

Meaning

Noun

1. A change to the text of a document.
2. A change in the text of a file, a website or the code of software.
3. An edited piece of media, especially video footage.
4. (Internet, specifically) A compilation of memorable moments (in a show, sport, etc.), often featuring stylized camera effects and intense music.
5. An interruption or change to an improvised scene.
6. An alteration to the DNA sequence of a chromosome; an act of gene splicing.
7. A range of products related by theme or purpose.

Verb

1. To change a text, or a document.
2. To alter a photograph or recording of sound or video.
3. (transitive) To be the editor of a publication.
4. To change the contents of a file, website, etc.
5. To alter the DNA sequence of a chromosome; to perform gene splicing.
6. To assemble a film by cutting and splicing raw footage.
7. To cut short or otherwise alter an improvised scene.
8. (ergative) To lend itself to editing in a certain way.

Synonyms

revise

compile

redact

correct

change

alter

rewrite

cut

publish

compose

draw up

𐐯𐐼𐐮𐐻

edit out

delete

issue

print

blue-pencil

work

editor

editing

word

compilation

write

✍️

take

prepare

cut out

modification

improve

amend

release

crush

cross out

carve

cross off

cross

call in

adopt

breathe

drop

compiling

adaptation

abolish

drive out

dress

👗

draw away

collect

assemble

draw

draught

close out

Translations

éditer

editar

editar

redigieren

bearbeiten

redigere

✍️

modifier

editieren

rédiger

redactar

opstellen

düzenlemek

bewerken

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɛdɪt/

Etymology

Back-formation from editor, influenced by French éditer (“edit, publish”) and Latin editus.