Edit

Pronunciation: /ˈɛdət/

Edit (verb)

  1. to make changes to text or a document to improve it or correct mistakes.
  2. to prepare a book, film, or article for publication by making changes and corrections.
  3. to cut and arrange parts of a film or video to create a final version.

Examples

  • She will edit the document for clarity.
  • He needs to edit his essay before submission.

Common collocations: edit a document, edit carefully, edit a manuscript, edit professionally, edit a movie

Synonyms of Edit

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Edit

  • — when discussing the initial production of content
  • — when discussing the removal or deletion of content