Edit

Quick meaning: Edit is a noun meaning A change to the text of a document.

Meaning

A change to the text of a document.

More Meanings

1. (computing) A change in the text of a file, a website or the code of software.
2. An edited piece of media, especially video footage.
3. (comedy) An interruption or change to an improvised scene.
4. (genetics) An alteration to the DNA sequence of a chromosome; an act of gene splicing.
5. (fashion) A range of products related by theme or purpose.
6. To change a text, or a document.
7. (Internet, specifically) A compilation of memorable moments (in a show, sport, etc.), often featuring stylized camera effects and intense music.

Example Sentences

a basketball edit, a Thor edit

bro thinks he's in an edit (Internet meme)

He has made 5780 edits on Wikipedia so far.

An early edit of the film included a romantic subplot.

Word Forms

• edits
• editing
• edited

Synonyms for edit

Depending on context, synonyms include retouch, fix up, alter, splice, cut, redact.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include redact, cut, editor, edition, publication, publish.

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