1. the process of preparing written material for publication by correcting, revising, and improving it
2. the process of selecting and arranging film, video, or audio material to create a final product

1. present participle of edit; the act of revising or correcting written material
2. present participle of edit; the act of cutting and arranging film, video, or audio material

Examples

• The editing of the manuscript took three weeks to complete.
• She specializes in video editing for documentaries.
• The editor is currently editing the final chapter.
• Good editing can transform a rough draft into a polished article.
• The film’s editing created a fast-paced, exciting sequence.
• He spent hours editing the podcast to remove background noise.
• The editing process revealed several factual errors.