English Explanatory Dictionary

edit

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A change to the text of a document.
  2. A change in the text of a file, a website or the code of software.
  3. An edited piece of media, especially video footage.
  4. A compilation of memorable moments (in a show, sport, etc.), often featuring stylized camera effects and intense music.
  5. An interruption or change to an improvised scene.
  6. An alteration to the DNA sequence of a chromosome; an act of gene splicing.
  7. A range of products related by theme or purpose.
verb
  1. To change a text, or a document.
  2. To alter a photograph or recording of sound or video.
  3. To be the editor of a publication.
  4. To change the contents of a file, website, etc.
  5. To alter the DNA sequence of a chromosome; to perform gene splicing.
  6. To assemble a film by cutting and splicing raw footage.
  7. To cut short or otherwise alter an improvised scene.
  8. To lend itself to editing in a certain way.

Pronunciation

ĕdʹĭt /ˈɛdɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-edit.wav [ˈɛɾɪʔ] [ˈɛɾɪt̚]

Word forms

edit edits editing edited

Etymology

Back-formation from editor, influenced by French éditer (“edit, publish”) and Latin editus.

Synonyms

cut retouch fix up alter splice

Derived words

edit audio edit conflict edit distance edit war edit warrior heavy edit hex-edit light edit logo edit radio edit splice edit stutter edit coedit copy edit editability editable editathon edit in edition editless editome editor editorial editosome edit out evil edit line edit misedit overedit postedit preedit re-edit self-edit subedit unedit
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