Edit Definition & Meaning
edit
- verb
- prepare for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting; "Edit a book on lexical semantics"; "she edited the letters of the politician so as to omit the most personal passages"
- supervise the publication of; "The same family has been editing the influential newspaper for almost 100 years"
- cut and assemble the components of; "edit film"; "cut recording tape"
- cut or eliminate; "she edited the juiciest scenes"
"Edit" in song lyrics
See how edit is used in real songs:
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"Ro, rewind and edit"
Color Changin' Click f/ Rasaq, Yung-Ro, 50/50 Lil' Twin — If Ya Crunk -
"Radio played it, no edit"
The Cross Movement — Redefine -
"Cutting up the reels with crystal shards to make the tape edit"
Edan — I See Colours
Words that rhyme with edit
Usage tips for "edit"
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