edit
/ˈed.ɪt/(verb)
AWL Sublist 6CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
To prepare written material, film, or sound for publication or broadcasting by correcting, condensing, or modifying it.
Key Academic Collocations
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editeditioneditoreditorialeditedediting
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
reviseredactpolishcondenserefine
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"Scholars must carefully edit their research dissertations to eliminate syntactic ambiguities before formal academic peer review."
"The diagram depicts the digital post-production workflow where raw cinematic footage is color-graded and edited."
"Corporate sponsors should never be permitted to exert editorial control over independent investigative journalism reports."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Use 'editorial independence' and 'meticulously edited' to enrich essays on journalism and publishing.