EDIT Synonyms: 105 Similar and Opposite Words

edit

verb

ˈe-dət

as in to revise

to prepare for publication by correcting, rewriting, or updating the publisher edited a new version of its best-selling school dictionary

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as in to adjust

to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation the restaurant chef has edited several of his gourmet dishes for preparation by the home cook

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misadjust

Examples of edit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Hollywood Reservations Dixon — who did not respond to requests for comment — is said to have made considerable efforts to revamp the movie, including editing Wyatt’s footage from scratch and adding ADR. —

Jake Kanter, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024 This interview has been edited for length and clarity. —

Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 30 Oct. 2024 However, the account edited the post moments later, removing the third fight. —

Brian Mazique, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 The Monitor spoke with the three-time Grammy Award winner in a conversation edited for length and clarity. —

Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for edit

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