retouch

/riˈtʌtʃ/
verb
  1. To make small changes to a photograph, painting, or other image in order to improve it or remove flaws.
    • She learned how to retouch old family photos to restore their color.
    • The artist decided to retouch the edges of the painting to make them sharper.
    • The photographer used software to retouch the portrait and remove blemishes.
  2. To make minor improvements or corrections to something, such as a piece of writing or a design.
    • The editor asked the writer to retouch a few paragraphs for clarity.
    • He spent an hour retouching the logo to make the colors more vibrant.
    • Before submitting the report, she retouched the formatting to make it look professional.
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noun
  1. An act or instance of making small improvements or corrections to an image or object.
    • After a final retouch, the painting was ready for the gallery.
    • The designer gave the website a retouch to update the fonts.
    • The photo needed a quick retouch to hide the scratch on the print.
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