edit

/ˈɛdɪt/

/ˈɛdət/

to edit

MAIN VERB

to choose and arrange the parts that are crucial to the story of a movie, show, etc. and cut out unnecessary ones

synonyms : cut

to prepare a book, newspaper, or magazine for publication through revision, modification etc.

synonyms : redact

cut or eliminate

supervise the publication of

Examples

1. I'm willing to accept some minor edits on my script, but I draw a line at any major rewrites.

2. In other words, to repeat in order to make myself perfectly clear, he made the edits and he wasted my time.

3. After editing the photo, she will upload it to her online portfolio.

4. When the client requested a change in the design, the graphic designer made the edits no sooner said than done.