edited; editing; edits
1
a
: to prepare (something, such as literary material) for publication or public presentation
edit a manuscript
b
: to assemble (something, such as a moving picture or tape recording) by cutting and rearranging
edit a film
c
: to alter, adapt, or refine especially to bring about conformity to a standard or to suit a particular purpose
carefully edited the speech
edit a data file
2
: to direct the publication of
edits the daily newspaper
3
: delete
—usually used with out
4
: to modify a gene or gene product of by inserting, deleting, or replacing DNA sequences
The first work attempting to edit human embryos grabbed headlines last week.—
Penny Sarchet and Michael Le Page
see gene editing
Penny Sarchet and Michael Le PageExamples of edit in a Sentence
Verb
This chapter needs to be edited.
The book was poorly edited.
The stories have been edited for a younger audience.
Students learn to edit their essays for grammar and punctuation.
The software allows you to edit videos on your computer.
This film has been edited for television.
an anthology of ancient poetry edited by a local professor
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2025
And just reported this month, early data from CRISPR Therapeutics demonstrated in a small trial that its gene editing therapy reduces bad cholesterol and triglycerides by as much as 80 percent.
—Juergen Eckhardt, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Essence, 30 May 2025
There are quick edits for energy, but dance is not sacrificed.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Verb
The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2025
And just reported this month, early data from CRISPR Therapeutics demonstrated in a small trial that its gene editing therapy reduces bad cholesterol and triglycerides by as much as 80 percent.
—Juergen Eckhardt, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Noun
Accompanying the launch of the lounge, Marshalls has also revealed a shoppable edit curated by television personality Amanda Batula, The Upgrade Shop which is now available on Marshalls.com.
—Essence, 30 May 2025
There are quick edits for energy, but dance is not sacrificed.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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“Edit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edit. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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