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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The editorial director and senior vice president of Catapult is widely known in literary circles for his meticulous and thoughtful approach to editing and for his support of the authors he works with.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
“Wicker” is brisk, visual storytelling boosted by Sofi Marshall’s clever editing and Lol Crawley’s assured camerawork.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
Challenges to adopting these designer crops include regulatory hurdles, public wariness of gene editing, high technology costs and unknown risks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
Startups are using gene editing and sensors to make plants emit optical signals or change colors when they are under stress from pests or disease.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
Her job bored her: she did the same bland things, writing press releases, editing press releases, copyediting press releases, her movements rote and numbing.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
