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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A24 is reportedly looking to submit the film for Oscar consideration in the picture, supporting acting, documentary feature, editing, cinematography, score and directing categories.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
But he also possessed technical expertise, editing chops and a keen sense of story.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
Insignum uses gene editing to “switch on” traits already within the plant’s DNA.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 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
There were dog photos tacked behind his computer, and some of the same editing books Emily recognized from her dad’s shelves sat next to a bobblehead collection.
From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
