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Definition edit in British English

edit verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈedɪt/
1

to make a book or document ready to be published by correcting the mistakes and making other changes

Example

Her original text has been heavily edited (=changed a lot).

Synonyms and related words
asset backlist bibliography
1.1

to make changes to a computer file on screen

Example

The program enables you to copy and edit files in the usual way.

Synonyms and related words
access archive back up
1.2

to make changes to a piece of film or a video, taking out the parts that you do not want

Synonyms and related words
animation behind the scenes cine-film
1.3

to make changes to a film, or to a television or radio programme before it is shown or broadcast

Example

The segment, once edited, ran to 12 minutes.

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anchor bleep out bring in
2

to be the editor in charge of a newspaper or magazine

Example

She edits a prestigious medical journal.

Synonyms and related words
backstory blackout chequebook journalism
2.1

to produce a book by choosing, arranging, and explaining things that other people have written

Example

the collection of essays edited by Frank Palmer

Example

He edited the letters of Matthew Arnold.

Synonyms and related words
abridge adapt append
Definition edit in British English