How do you use the word "edit" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "edit": How often do you edit your profile? Edit your work better before you submit it, it's sloppy.

Edit Meaning

/ˈɛdɪt/

Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

nounA change to the text of a document.

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

Sentence Examples

How often do you edit your profile?

Edit your work better before you submit it, it's sloppy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

cut

Antonyms:

None

CEFR Practice Quiz

The writer hired an expert to ____ the very lengthy document.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

How often do you ____ your profile?

Word Origin & History

Back-formation from editor, influenced by French éditer (“edit, publish”) and Latin editus.

Literary Quotations & Historical Citations

"Valorant edits have become massive on TikTok as creators put their editing skills to the test in making the best edits they can, but Tarik argued that videos like these can be "over-edited" and that he can't tell what's happening." — 2023 July 21, Carver Fisher, “Tarik slams "over-edited" Valorant TikTok video trend”, in Dexerto, archived from the original on 08 Nov 2023:

"The Outnet will release a high-summer edit of 17 exclusive, limited-edition items including a Eugenia Kim fedora ($175.)" — 2015 June 17, Alison S. Cohn, “Shopping Events and Sales This Week in New York”, in The New York Times:

"The Loose Women star, 33, took to Instagram yesterday (May 8) to announce her latest clothing edit." — 2023 May 9, Melisha Kaur, “Stacey Solomon's latest In The Style range has got us dreaming of summer”, in Daily Mirror:

"Thankfully, fellow new mum Ashley James has released the ultimate summer edit with clothing brand Tu that’s not only affordable, but was chosen with postpartum bodies in mind […]" — 2023 July 7, Faith Richardson, “Ashley James’ new Tu edit has style buys from £6 to support postpartum bodies”, in OK!:

""How?" responded Patsy; "why, it's easy enough, Uncle. We'll buy a press, hire a printer, and Beth and Louise will help me edit the paper. I'm sure I can exhibit literary talents of a high order, once they are encouraged to sprout. Louise writes lovely poetry and 'stories of human interest,' and Beth—"" — 1912, L. Frank Baum, chapter 3, in Aunt Jane's Nieces on Vacation:

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