editing
/ˈɛdɪtɪŋ/
verb
- To prepare written material for publication by correcting, revising, or adapting it.
- I need to edit my essay before I turn it in tomorrow.
- She edits a monthly magazine about gardening.
- The editor will edit the article to fix any spelling mistakes.
- To make changes to a video, audio recording, or digital file by cutting, rearranging, or adding material.
- You can edit the photo by adjusting the brightness and contrast.
- He learned how to edit videos using free software on his computer.
- The sound engineer will edit the podcast to remove background noise.
- To remove or alter parts of something to make it more suitable or acceptable.
- The network decided to edit the interview to remove the controversial comments.
- Parents often edit movies before letting their children watch them.
- She had to edit her speech to fit the five-minute time limit.
noun
- The process of making changes to a text, video, audio, or other content to improve it or prepare it for publication or presentation.
- She spent the afternoon doing editing on her novel before sending it to the publisher.
- The editing of the film took several months to get the scenes in the right order.
- Good editing can turn a rough draft into a clear and engaging article.
- The job or activity of being an editor, especially for a newspaper, magazine, or website.
- He works in editing for a major news website.
- After years of writing, she moved into editing and now helps other authors.
- Editing requires a sharp eye for detail and a good sense of language.