edit
IPA: ˈɛdʌt
noun
- A change to the text of a document.
- (computing) A change in the text of a file, a website or the code of software.
- An edited piece of media, especially video footage.
- (Internet, specifically) A compilation of memorable moments (in a show, sport, etc.), often featuring stylized camera effects and intense music.
- (comedy) An interruption or change to an improvised scene.
- (genetics) An alteration to the DNA sequence of a chromosome; an act of gene splicing.
- (fashion) A range of products related by theme or purpose.
verb
- To change a text, or a document.
- To alter a photograph or recording of sound or video.
- (transitive) To be the editor of a publication.
- (computing) To change the contents of a file, website, etc.
- (biology) To alter the DNA sequence of a chromosome; to perform gene splicing.
- To assemble a film by cutting and splicing raw footage.
- (comedy) To cut short or otherwise alter an improvised scene.
- (ergative) To lend itself to editing in a certain way.
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Examples of "edit" in Sentences
- Critique edits on the merits of the edits.
- Winners get a copy of the portfolio edition of the book.
- Now read on … Volume 2 is in edit, apologies for our tardiness.
- I just proofread the changes since the last time you edited the page.
- Nice boots, though. * posts this edit, will type more in another edit*
- Before the edit, I consulted this list to stay abreast of future books.
- First of all, I didn't change the edit from Miami Air to Allegiant Air.
- The lithograph and book were published in an edition of 150 signed copies.
- My main change was to edit the wording in the discussion of the DOE report.
- A line edit is like hiring a painter to put a fresh coat on, inside and out.
- Note that my edits have not appreciably changed the meaning of the sentences.
- It's the accusative tone of the edit summary that went along with the changes.
- Anyone can edit and anyone can and will revert untoward changes to the article.
- After the hard edit is done, I go back and do a faster edit for flow and continuity.
- A developmental edit is like hiring a structural engineer to fix the place up right.
- The Spring 2010 issue of Fine Lifestyles Regina, the local magazine I edit, is now online.
- While in edit mode, you can pause keywords, adjust your Max CPC, change the destination URL, and switch the match type.
- I don't know why GraceAnne's email looks like a YA verse novel; it looks normal in "edit" mode so I don't know how to fix it.
- A copy edit is like hiring a cleaning service to come in and make the place spotless before you start inviting prospective buyers in to see the place.
- The real issue I have with the concept of ad vs. edit is that it puts pbublcists in a position of having to “justify” their roles and — for those of us who are outside publishing houses — our fees to authors.