edits

noun

A change to the text of a document.

(computing) A change in the text of a file, a website or the code of software.

An edited piece of media, especially video footage.

(comedy) An interruption or change to an improvised scene.

(Internet, specifically) A compilation of memorable moments (in a show, sport, etc.), often featuring stylized camera effects and intense music.

(genetics) An alteration to the DNA sequence of a chromosome; an act of gene splicing.

(fashion) A range of products related by theme or purpose.

verb

To change a text, or a document.

(computing) To change the contents of a file, website, etc.

To assemble a film by cutting and splicing raw footage.

(transitive) To be the editor of a publication.

To alter a photograph or recording of sound or video.

(biology) To alter the DNA sequence of a chromosome; to perform gene splicing.

(comedy) To cut short or otherwise alter an improvised scene.

(ergative) To lend itself to editing in a certain way.

Roots

dodit- · Latin · give, put

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Where does edits come from?

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