edit

Meanings

• Verb

  To make changes to (something) in order to correct errors, improve, or update it.

• Noun

  The action of revising and correcting a text, document, or other work.

---

Synonyms

splice , cut , alter , fix up , retouch

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with edit
redite , debit , abide , tide , ideate

---

Variants

List of all variants of edit that leads to same result
edit , editable , edited , editing , edits , edit oneself , edit out , edited out , editing out , edits out , co-edit , co-edited , co-editing , co-editor , co-editors , co-edits , coedit , coedited , coediting , coeditor , coeditors , coedits , copy edit , copy edited , copy editing , copy editor , copy editors , copy edits , copyedit , copyedited , copyediting , copyeditor , copyeditors , copyedits

---

Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

edited, editing, editor, editors

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'editer', meaning 'to publish' or 'to edit'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The word 'edit' appears 11 times in the novel 'Moby Dick'.

2. The first electronic text editor was developed in 1963 by Thomas Marquardt at MIT.

3. The term 'cut and paste' comes from the physical editing process of cutting a section of text with scissors and pasting it elsewhere.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Revision: The act of reviewing and making changes to a text, document, or other work to improve its quality or accuracy.

2. Proofreading: The process of checking a text, document, or other work for errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The word 'edit' has been used extensively in various fields such as literature, filmmaking, music production, and software development. In literature, editors play a crucial role in shaping the final product by making corrections, suggesting improvements, and ensuring consistency. In filmmaking, the editing process involves selecting and arranging shots to tell a story effectively. In music production, editing involves making precise adjustments to audio recordings. In software development, editing code involves making changes to the source code to fix bugs, add new features, or improve performance.

How to Memorize "edit"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of making changes to a document or text. Imagine yourself making corrections and improvements to the text.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'edit' with the idea of making changes or improvements. Think of the word 'edit' as a verb meaning 'to make changes'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Every Day I'm Editing' to remember the meaning of the word 'edit'. Replace 'editing' with the specific action you are taking, such as 'proofreading' or 'revising'.

---

Memorize "edit" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize edit is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.