Edit

Pronunciation: /ˈɛdɪt/

Definitions of edit

noun a change or correction made to a document or text

Example Sentences

A1 I need help with the edit of my essay.

A2 The edit of the video made it much better.

B1 She is responsible for the final edit of the report.

B2 The edit of the manuscript took longer than expected.

C1 The edit of the film was praised by critics.

C2 Her edit of the novel won several awards.

verb to prepare for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting

Example Sentences

A1 I need to edit my essay for grammar mistakes.

A2 She edited the photos before posting them on social media.

B1 The editor will edit the manuscript for errors and inconsistencies.

B2 After receiving feedback, I will edit my presentation to make it more concise.

C1 The film director spent weeks editing the final cut of the movie.

C2 As a professional writer, she knows how to edit her work to perfection.

Examples of edit in a Sentence

formal Please make sure to carefully edit your research paper before submitting it for publication.

informal Hey, don't forget to edit your essay before turning it in.

slang Dude, you seriously need to edit that Instagram post before you share it.

figurative Life is like a rough draft - we must constantly edit and revise to make it better.

Grammatical Forms of edit

• past tense: edited
• plural: edits
• comparative: more edited
• superlative: most edited
• present tense: edit
• future tense: will edit
• perfect tense: have edited
• continuous tense: is editing
• singular: edits
• positive degree: edit
• infinitive: to edit
• gerund: editing
• participle: edited

Origin and Evolution of edit

First Known Use: 1708 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'edit' originated from the Latin word 'editus' which means 'published' or 'put out'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'edit' has evolved to encompass the act of preparing written material for publication by correcting, revising, and organizing it.