I. ˈedə̇t, usu -ə̇d.+V transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: back-formation from editor
1.
a. : to prepare an edition of : select, emend, revise, and compile (as literary material) to make suitable for publication or for public presentation
edited the complete poetic works
the newsroom staff edits the bulletins for radio broadcasts
this old opera was recently revived and edited
edits his thoughts before speaking
b. : to assemble (a photographic film sequence or tape recording) by cutting, rearranging, and combining its component parts
the edited film is a selected assembly of many “bits and pieces” of all kinds … the result is a smooth-flowing continuity — W.H.Offenhauser
edited the tape recording to fit a 15-minute program
c. : to alter, adapt, or refine especially to bring about conformity to a standard or to suit a particular purpose
edits the finished creations with an architect's eye for line and proportion — Fashion Digest
famous last words are usually edited after the fact — John Hersey
took the liberty of editing the information that was presented to the committee at the hearing
2. : to superintend or direct the publication of
edited the daily paper
edited scientific journals
3. : omit , delete , eliminate — usually used with out
editing clichés out of other people's writing — Max Ascoli
has mistakenly edited out of his book a wealth of characterization and anecdote that his original research must have provided — R.N.Denney
edit out undesirable film
II. ˈedə̇t noun
( -s )
Etymology: edit , verb
: an instance or the result of editing