editing

/ˈɛdɪtɪŋ/
verb
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.