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edit
/ˈɛd.ɪt/
[/ˈɛd.ɪt/]
to correct and improve writing
Intermediateverb
Definition
To edit is to check a piece of writing and make changes to improve it. Students edit their drafts before handing them in.
Example
Edit your essay to fix any mistakes.
Edit your essay to fix any mistakes.
Etymology
From Latin 'editus' meaning put out or published.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for improving and correcting written work.