edit

/ˈɛdɪt/
noun
  1. A change or correction made to a piece of text, film, or other material.
    • The author made one final edit to the manuscript.
    • I need to make a small edit to the spreadsheet.
    • The film's final edit was shorter than the original version.
verb
  1. To prepare written material for publication by correcting, revising, or adapting it.
    • She needs to edit her essay before submitting it to the teacher.
    • The editor will edit the article to fix any spelling mistakes.
    • I usually edit my emails twice before sending them.
  2. To make changes to a digital file, such as a photo, video, or audio recording.
    • He used software to edit the video and add special effects.
    • You can edit the photo to adjust the brightness and contrast.
    • She learned how to edit audio files for her podcast.
  3. To be the person in charge of the content of a newspaper, magazine, or similar publication.
    • She edits the school newspaper every month.
    • He edits a popular science magazine.
    • They asked her to edit the literary journal for the next issue.