editing

Meanings

• Noun

  The process of preparing and revising a written or spoken text to make it clear, accurate, and effective.

  - "The editor made several editing changes to the manuscript."
  - "After editing, the article was ready for publication."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɛdɪtɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

splice , cut , alter , fix up , retouch

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with editing
revising , surprising , prizing , devising

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Variants

List of all variants of editing that leads to same result
edit , editable , edited , editing , edits , gene editing , gene editings , genome editing , genome editings , 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 , edit out , edited out , editing out , edits out

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Etymology

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From Old English 'editan' meaning 'to prepare, to work'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the first known use of the term 'editing' was in a legal context, referring to the process of revising a legal document?

2. The longest word that can be spelled using only letters that appear in the word 'editing' is 'dentist'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Proofreading: The final stage of editing where the text is checked for typos, spelling errors, and formatting issues.

2. Copyediting: The process of correcting errors in spelling, grammar, and style, as well as ensuring consistency in formatting and style.

3. Structural editing: The process of reorganizing and restructuring the content of a text to improve its flow and coherence.

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Culture

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Editing has been a crucial part of literature and communication since the earliest written records. It is an essential skill for writers, journalists, and content creators to ensure their work is clear, concise, and free of errors.

How to Memorize "editing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the editing process as a sculptor chiseling away at a block of marble to reveal the beautiful statue within.
   - Visualize the editor's red pen striking through errors and inconsistencies in a manuscript.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'editing' with 'improvement' or 'refinement'.
   - Think of editing as a way to make something better.

3. mnemonics
   

   - 'E' stands for 'excellence', 'D' for 'details', 'I' for 'improvement', and 'T' for 'thoroughness' in editing.

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