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edited

/ˈɛdɪtɪd/

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verb

To change a text, or a document.

Examples :

"The writer edited the report to remove unnecessary details before submitting it. "

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verb

To be the editor of a publication.

Examples :

"He edits the Chronicle."

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verb

To change the contents of a file, website, etc.

Examples :

"Wikipedia is an interactive encyclopedia which allows anybody to edit and improve articles."

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verb

To alter the DNA sequence of a chromosome; to perform gene splicing.

Examples :

"The scientists edited the plant's DNA to make it resistant to disease. "

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verb

To alter a film by cutting and splicing frames.

Examples :

"The director edited the film to remove a scene that was too long. "

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verb

To cut short or otherwise alter an improvised scene.

Examples :

"During the improv class, the instructor edited the scene when the students got stuck and started repeating themselves. "

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verb

To lend itself to editing in a certain way.

Examples :

"The student's first draft edited easily, needing only minor adjustments to improve clarity. "

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adjective

Having been altered from the original version.

Examples :

"The edited video was much shorter than the original recording. "

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