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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) |
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1. prepare text for publication: to prepare a text for publication by correcting errors and ensuring clarity and accuracy
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2. decide content of publication: to be in overall charge of the publication of a newspaper, magazine, or broadcast program
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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
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noun (plural ed·its) |
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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.
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| [Late 18th century. Back-formation <editor] |
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| ed·it·ed adjective |
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