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Having been subject to an alteration or change to fit a different circumstance or medium
“After reviewing the document, I noticed the edited version was tailored to fit the requirements of the online platform.”
Cut or shortened, especially of a literary work
“The edited version of the novel contained only the most essential plot points, leaving out unnecessary details.”
To have made something into something else
“Start writing early and give yourself plenty of time to edit and perfect your post before it goes live.”
To have contributed in some way to
Past tense for to abridge or shorten a piece of work
“Murray's request for Bates to edit and shorten his book to a single volume is a very good example of the editorial forces that revolve around the literary market.”
Past tense for to check a piece of work for mistakes or errors
“Once a second round of revisions is completed by the author, the editor will edit the revisions and then proofread the book.”
Past tense for to delete or remove errors, mistakes, or unwanted content from a piece of work
“Many filmmakers complained of Aubrey's interference in production and of his propensity to edit out any controversial material.”
Past tense for to remove or alter parts considered offensive or unseemly
“People had him edit his speech because they thought what he wrote originally was too offensive to be spoken.”
Past tense for to compose or prepare a piece of work
“We decided to edit a book on empirical sociological research on policy formation during the New Deal.”
Past tense for to collect and arrange various pieces into a coherent whole
“I've decided to edit a collage of footage from earlier this year.”
Past tense for to make or adapt for a particular purpose or person
“You can edit the worksheet to suit your students' needs.”
Past tense for to be the manager or editor of a publication
“Kennedy becomes the first woman to edit a national newspaper in Ireland and only the fourth editor of the Irish Times in 40 years.”
Past tense for to fix, correct, revise or improve
Past tense for to rewrite existing text or source code for improved readability or usability
Past tense for to create a summary of
Past tense for to give a particular shape or form to
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