edit

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈɛdɪt/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

A change to the text of a document.

2 Definition

A change in the text of a file, a website or the code of software.

3 Definition

An interruption or change to an improvised scene.

4 Definition

An alteration to the DNA sequence of a chromosome; an act of gene splicing.

Verb
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

To change a text, or a document.

2 Definition

To be the editor of a publication.

Example Sentences
  • He edits the Chronicle.
3 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • Wikipedia is an interactive encyclopedia which allows anybody to edit and improve articles.
4 Definition

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

5 Definition

To alter a film by cutting and splicing frames.

6 Definition

To cut short or otherwise alter an improvised scene.

7 Definition

To lend itself to editing in a certain way.