B2verbmediatechnology
US/ˈed.ɪt/
UK/ˈed.ɪt/
to make changes to writing, photos or video to correct or improve them
In context
She spends hours editing her travel videos before posting them on YouTube.
Can you edit my cover letter and check for grammar mistakes?
Many photos on social media are heavily edited, so don't compare yourself.
Words that go with edit
verb + noun
- edit photosHe learned to edit photos for his online shop.
- edit a videoYou can edit a video on your phone with free apps.
- edit a documentSeveral people can edit a document at the same time.
adverb + verb
- heavily editedThe interview was heavily edited before it was shown on TV.
verb + adverb
- edit outThey edited out the part where the actor forgot his lines.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I need to edit some mistakes in my essay.Correct: I need to correct some mistakes in my essay.