edit

 
Pronunciation: /ˈɛdɪt/

verb (edits, editing, edited)

[with object]
  • 1prepare (written material) for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it: Volume I was edited by J. Johnson
  • choose material for (a film or radio or television programme) and arrange it to form a coherent whole: (as adjective edited) edited highlights of the match
  • change (text) on a computer.
  • (edit something out) remove unnecessary or inappropriate material from a text, film, or radio or television programme: the film’s sexually explicit scenes have been edited out
  • 2be editor of (a newspaper or magazine): he began to edit the magazine in 1923

noun

  • a change or correction made as a result of editing: the system has no word wrap feature—so even small edits involved extensive rekeying

Origin:

late 18th century (as a verb): partly a back-formation from editor, reinforced by French éditer 'to edit' (from édition 'edition')