Definition of edit - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
publishing processprepare written material for publication by correcting or modifying
- She was hired to edit the manuscript for the upcoming book..
2.
audiovisual editingmake changes to a film or recording
- The director decided to edit the scene for better pacing..
3.
mediaalter a photograph or recording
- He edited the video to include special effects.
4.
mediabe the editor of a publication
- She edits the monthly magazine.
5.
biologyTECH. alter the DNA sequence of a chromosomeTECH.
- Scientists can now edit genes to prevent diseases.
Noun
1.
writingchange to the text of a document
- She made an edit to the report.
2.
mediaedited piece of media like video footage
- The director reviewed the final edit of the film.
3.
internet compilationUS compilation of memorable moments with effectsUS
- The fan-made edit went viral online.
4.
genetic changeTECH. alteration to the DNA sequenceTECH.
- Scientists discussed the latest gene edit.
Expressions with edit
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reduce the length or size of text
She had to edit down the article to fit the word limit.
remove parts before publication or broadcasting
The director decided to edit out the controversial scene.
series of contentious edits between users on a digital platform
The article on climate change sparked an intense edit war on the forum..
correct one's own mistakes
He learned to self-edit his essays for better grades.
shortened song version for radio play
The radio edit of the song was only three minutes long.
collaborative event for editing wikis
The library hosted an edit-a-thon to improve local history articles.
edit something again or differently
She had to re-edit the document after receiving feedback..
on screen list of commands used to change or correct content
Select Copy from the Edit menu after highlighting the text.
setting in software where users can change displayed information or content
Click this button to enter edit mode and update the page text.
edit multiple items at once
You can batch-edit photos to apply the same filter.
rectangular screen area where users type or change text or data
Type your email address into the edit box on the form.
Origin of edit
Latin, editus (published)
Terms with edit included in their meaning
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editing
edit a film or recording
editing
edit text by removing parts
edit
review and change written material to improve it
film
specific version or edit of a film
digital editing
digitally edit a picture or photograph
image editing
digitally edit or change a picture using software
media edit
specially edited media version approved by director
3d design
computer program used to build and edit digital 3D object shapes
contract review
copy with edit marks showing additions, removals or corrections
film
edit between concurrent scenes
technology tools
computer hardware and software used to produce or edit video
censorship
edit text to remove offensive parts
technology
software feature that helps users control and edit item listings
technology
computer software used to create and edit pictures or diagrams
technology
computer program used to create and edit pictures on screen
scene montage
video edit featuring clips of a single character
technology
computer program used to create or edit pictures or visual designs
media
edit or enhance an image or video after initial capture
media editing
edit a film or song again to make a new version
legal editing
edit a document for legal reasons
technology
digital document other people can access view or edit over networks
abr: Wikinews
news website that anyone can edit
acr: word processing
using a computer to create and edit documents
technology
edit multiple items at once
Examples of edit in a sentence
They asked her to edit the report for clarity. She had to edit the audio to remove background noise. They will edit the footage to include the new scenes. She edited the photo to remove red-eye. They edited the podcast to improve sound quality. He will edit the university newspaper this fall.
She edited a local arts journal for ten years. Researchers edit the DNA to study its effects. They edit genetic material to enhance crop resilience. The editor suggested an edit to the manuscript. He noticed an edit in the final draft. She was impressed by the seamless edit of the documentary. The edit included several new scenes. She spent hours creating an edit of her favorite scenes. The edit included slow-motion effects and dramatic music. The edit improved the crop's resistance. A precise edit can prevent diseases.
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- French:éditer, correction, ...
- German:bearbeiten, Änderung, ...
- Italian:editare, modifica, ...
- Spanish:editar, modificación, ...
- Portuguese:editar, alteração, ...
- Chinese:编辑, 编辑片段, ...
- Japanese:編集する, 編集, ...
- Arabic:حَرَّرَ, تعديل, ...
- Hebrew:לַעֲרוֹךְ, עֲרִיכָה, ...
- Russian:редактировать, правка, ...
- Ukrainian:редагувати, зміна, ...
- Hindi:संपादित करना, संशोधन, ...
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