edit — to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈedɪt/
Example Sentences
- I spent all night editing my essay, but I still found ten typos this morning.
- The editor asked me to edit the article before the deadline.
- He's so perfectionist that he edits his text messages three times before sending.
edit
VERB[/ˈedɪt/]
to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it
Revising and improving written content
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'editus', the past participle of 'edere' (to bring out, publish, or make public). Originally meaning 'published' or 'made public', the term evolved to refer specifically to the process of preparing written material for publication.
Breakdown
e- (out) + -ditus (brought, past participle of edere). The suffix -ditus indicates a completed action, transforming the verb into its participial form meaning 'brought out' or 'published'.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“I spent all night editing my essay, but I still found ten typos this morning.”
“The editor asked me to edit the article before the deadline.”
“He's so perfectionist that he edits his text messages three times before sending.”
“Please edit this paragraph to make it more concise.”
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