Meaning

A change to the text of a document..

Definitions by Sense

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

Example Sentences

He has made 5780 edits on Wikipedia so far.

An early edit of the film included a romantic subplot.

a basketball edit, a Thor edit

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

Valorant edits have become massive on TikTok as creators put their editing skills to the test in making the best edits they can, but Tarik argued that videos like these can be "over-edited" and that he can't tell what's happening.

The Outnet will release a high-summer edit of 17 exclusive, limited-edition items including a Eugenia Kim fedora ($175.)

The Loose Women star, 33, took to Instagram yesterday (May 8) to announce her latest clothing edit.

Thankfully, fellow new mum Ashley James has released the ultimate summer edit with clothing brand Tu that’s not only affordable, but was chosen with postpartum bodies in mind […]

Word Forms

• edits
• editing
• edited

Synonyms for edit.

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When Should You Use Edit.?

Use edit. when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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