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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In 1970, when he was diagnosed with cancer, Meatyard edited an eponymous photo book that was published by Gnomon Press; the prints in this exhibition are the ones he chose for that volume.

From The Wall Street Journal

But he said he will not allow similar edits to future after-action reports.

From Los Angeles Times

“Reality Check” gives Banks the villain edit — although, honestly, she achieves that all by herself.

From Salon

Zach is producing and directing and editing and writing and doing all of the things, and that’s been really neat to watch.

From Los Angeles Times

Sony could not make, edit or release movies, use its email or access its financial records or production systems.

From The Wall Street Journal

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