editing
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈɛdɪtɪŋ/
KK: /ˈɛdɪtɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The process of making changes to written content to improve it or correct errors.
Example
The editing of the manuscript took several weeks to complete.
Conversation
Did you finish editing your essay yet?
Not yet, I still need to make a few changes.
I remember how hard it was for me when I was editing mine.
Yeah, it takes a lot of time to get it just right!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
revision
alteration
modification
Antonyms
neglect
inactivity
stagnation
verb
Definition
The action of making changes to written text to improve it or correct mistakes.
Example
She is editing her essay to make it clearer and more concise.
Tense Forms
Past: edited
Past Participle: edited
Conversation
Have you finished editing your essay yet?
Not yet, I'm still working on it.
I think editing can really make a difference in the final result.
Root Explanation
Editing → It is formed from "edit" (from Latin "editus", meaning brought forth or published) and "-ing" (a suffix used to indicate the action or process of). The word "editing" refers to the process of bringing forth or preparing written material for publication or presentation.
Memory Tip
Think of the action of 'bringing forth' ('edit') something to make it ready for others — that's what editing means.
Visually Confused Words
mediating
meditating
sedition
exciting
edifying
drifting
dedition