edit

[ed-it] / ˈɛd ɪt /

VERB

rewrite, refine

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adapt alter analyze annotate arrange assemble censor choose compile compose delete prepare publish rearrange revise select

STRONG

amplify assign blue pencil butcher check condense correct cut discard doctor draft emend excise feature fine-tune finish massage polish prescribe proofread rectify redact regulate rehash rephrase report scrub style tighten trim

WEAK

boil down fly speck go over make up put together recalibrate set up strike out write over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disarrange disorder disorganize disperse disturb scatter separate

STRONG

indulge keep ruin spoil worsen

Example Sentences

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Styled in Acne Studios’ Valentine’s Day edit, three L.A. creative couples brought us into their worlds as they reflected on their artistic journeys, relationships and personal styles as a tool for connection.

From Los Angeles Times

This Q&A was edited for length and clarity.

From Los Angeles Times

“We also had the Iranian women project. All these things happened on such a huge platform. So it was a tough editing process to bring that down to 40.”

From Los Angeles Times

The emails reviewed by The Times show that the firm, the Lede Co., had a role in reviewing and suggesting edits to the after-action report.

From Los Angeles Times

Previously, she covered consumer trends in the Journal’s Life & Work bureau and edited the gear and gadgets section for the Off Duty weekend features section.

From The Wall Street Journal

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