Definition of "edit" in İngilizce

noun

1. A change to the text of a document.

2. (computing) A change in the text of a file, a website or the code of software.

   • He has made 5780 edits on Wikipedia so far.

3. An edited piece of media, especially video footage.

   • An early edit of the film included a romantic subplot.

4. (Internet, specifically) A compilation of memorable moments (in a show, sport, etc.), often featuring stylized camera effects and intense music.

   • a basketball edit, a Thor edit
   • bro thinks he's in an edit (Internet meme)

5. (comedy) An interruption or change to an improvised scene.

6. (genetics) An alteration to the DNA sequence of a chromosome; an act of gene splicing.

7. (fashion) A range of products related by theme or purpose.

verb

1. To change a text, or a document.

   • Your speech is too long. You need to edit it.

2. To alter a photograph or recording of sound or video.

   • We shot an hour-long interview then edited it down to 45 minutes.

3. (transitive) To be the editor of a publication.

   • He edits the Chronicle.

4. (computing) To change the contents of a file, website, etc.

   • Wikipedia is an interactive encyclopedia which allows anybody to edit and improve articles.

5. (biology) To alter the DNA sequence of a chromosome; to perform gene splicing.

6. To assemble a film by cutting and splicing raw footage.

7. (comedy) To cut short or otherwise alter an improvised scene.

8. (ergative) To lend itself to editing in a certain way.