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How to pronounce edit
Say it like this: /ˈɛdɪt/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does edit mean?
nounA change to the text of a document.
A change in the text of a file, a website or the code of software.
“He has made 5780 edits on Wikipedia so far.”
An edited piece of media, especially video footage.
“An early edit of the film included a romantic subplot.”
verbTo change a text, or a document.
“Your speech is too long. You need to edit it.”
To alter a photograph or recording of sound or video.
“We shot an hour-long interview then edited it down to 45 minutes.”
To be the editor of a publication.
“He edits the Chronicle.”
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