edit
//ˈɛdɪt//
Forms
- Plural
- edits
- present (v1)
- edit
- past (v2)
- edited
- past participle (v3)
- edited
- present participle
- editing
- 3rd person singular
- edits
Definitions
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.
- He has made 5780 edits on Wikipedia so far.
3.A compilation of memorable moments (in a show, sport, etc.), often featuring stylized camera effects and intense music.
4.An edited piece of media, especially video footage.
- An early edit of the film included a romantic subplot.
1.To change a text, or a document.
- Your speech is too long. You need to edit it.
2.To alter a photograph or recording of sound or video.
- We shot an hour-long interview then edited it down to 45 minutes.
3.To be the editor of a publication.
4.To change the contents of a file, website, etc.
- Wikipedia is an interactive encyclopedia which allows anybody to edit and improve articles.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #3529
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Related words
Etymology
Back-formation from editor, influenced by French éditer (“edit, publish”) and Latin editus.