Edit

Definition

Edit is a verb that refers to the process of reviewing, modifying, or correcting content to improve its clarity, accuracy, or overall quality. It can also function as a noun to describe a specific alteration or series of revisions to content.

Parts of Speech

• Verb
• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈɛdɪt/
• Respelling: ED-it

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈɛdɪt/
• Respelling: ED-it

Etymology

The word "edit" comes from the Latin "editus," the past participle of "edere," meaning "to produce" or "to bring forth." It entered the English language in the 18th century in the context of publishing, where it originally referred to the preparation of written content for publication.

Derivatives

• Editor (noun)
• Edition (noun)
• Editorial (noun/adjective)
• Editable (adjective)
• Re-edit (verb)

Synonyms

• Revise
• Modify
• Adjust

Antonyms

• Preserve
• Keep
• Maintain

Usage

The verb "edit" is widely used to describe the action of making changes to written, visual, or audio content, as in "She edited the manuscript before submission." As a noun, it can refer to a specific alteration made to a piece of content, as in "The edit improved the flow of the article."

Related Terms

• Revise: To re-examine or alter content to improve it.
• Proofread: To read and correct written material for errors.
• Publication: The act of preparing content for public distribution.

Detailed Definitions

Verb

• To review and modify content to improve accuracy or quality: Involves making changes to content for clarity, correctness, or readability.
  • Example: "He was asked to edit the report for accuracy."
• To prepare written material for publication: Refers to the process of refining content for public distribution, often through multiple rounds of revisions.
  • Example: "The book was carefully edited before publication."

Noun

• A change or revision made to content: Refers to a specific alteration to improve or correct text, audio, or visual media.
  • Example: "The editor made an important edit to the article."