edit
verb (used with object)
to supervise or direct the preparation of (a newspaper, magazine, book, etc.); serve as editor of; direct the editorial policies of.
editing
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present participleof edit.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Conventional therapies made from mature donor T cells require additional gene editing to silence their existing receptors because some of those receptors could react against the patient.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026
California’s share of postproduction work has fallen as editing, sound and visual effects work moves elsewhere.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
A Gallup poll last month showed that when workers said they used AI, around half said they used it for tasks like writing, editing and research.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
Legal representatives for the BBC are looking to have the case thrown out, and the corporation has previously apologised for an "error of judgement" in the editing of the programme.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
“But the worlds did split—somehow. I’m a little fuzzy on how that could have happened. Maybe it’s like...I don’t know. Copying a picture on your phone, and editing the two versions differently?”
From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
