edit Synonyms
Another word for edit
• verb (Context 1)
To prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it.
"She was hired to revise the quarterly academic journal for clarity and style."
• noun (Context 2)
A change, correction, or revision made to a written text, film, audio recording, or digital file.
"The author reviewed the final edits before sending the manuscript to the printer."
• verb (Context 3)
To assemble, cut, and arrange the segments of a film, video, or audio recording to create a finished product.
"It took the production team three months to cut the documentary footage."
• noun (Context 4)
A particular version of a film, broadcast, or musical recording produced by assembling, cutting, or rearranging material.
"The radio station played a shorter cut of the song to fit the broadcast schedule."
• verb (Context 5)
To be in overall charge of the content, policy, and publication of a newspaper, magazine, or multi-author book.
"He was appointed to direct the university's flagship law review."