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Edit

/ˈedɪt/
To change written material to improve clarity, correctness, or overall quality.

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Examples:

I need to edit this document.She loves to edit photos for fun.

Etymology:

etymology
The word edit originates from the early 19th century, derived from the Latin editus, the past participle of edere, meaning to put forth, publish, or give out. The verb form was adapted via French éditer.

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