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ed·it [ éddit ]


transitive verb  (past and past participle ed·it·ed, present participle ed·it·ing, 3rd person present singular ed·its)
Definition:
 
1. prepare text for publication: to prepare a text for publication by correcting errors and ensuring clarity and accuracy

2. decide content of publication: to be in overall charge of the publication of a newspaper, magazine, or broadcast program

3. cut material: to remove material from something such as a publication, broadcast item, recording, or movie, e.g. because it is lengthy or offensive
was edited for bad language
has been edited down from 5 hours of live recording



noun  (plural ed·its)
Definition:
 
text preparation: the preparation of a text for publication or release, or a stage in this process
Look out for any errors missed in the first edit.

[Late 18th century. Back-formation <editor]

ed·it·ed adjective
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