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as in revising
to prepare for publication by correcting, rewriting, or updating
the publisher edited a new version of its best-selling school dictionary
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as in adjusting
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
the restaurant chef has edited several of his gourmet dishes for preparation by the home cook
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Recent Examples of editing
Helpdesk staff will be supported by chatbots that will manage the most routine queries as well as create and maintain knowledge bases, and technical writers will use them to assist with drafting, editing and reviewing documentation.
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Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Aside from writing and editing stories about these events and others, our editors read a lot this year—and so did our contributors.
—Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
One of its apps, DaVinci AI, is advertised as an AI image generator with some photo editing features.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
Avery got her start in journalism while attending university, writing for the school newspaper and editing the student non-fiction magazine.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
In addition to editing content, Alex also covers breaking news, writing about crime and severe weather as well as everything from multistate lottery jackpots to the July Fourth hot dog eating contest.
—Alex Sundby, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
Multicam editing is another strength of DaVinci Resolve.
—PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
Instagram Reels also has a template feature that lets creators crib editing choices with just a few clicks.
—Mia Sato, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Aside from writing and editing stories about these events and others, our editors read a lot this year—and so did our contributors.
—Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
One of its apps, DaVinci AI, is advertised as an AI image generator with some photo editing features.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
Avery got her start in journalism while attending university, writing for the school newspaper and editing the student non-fiction magazine.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
In addition to editing content, Alex also covers breaking news, writing about crime and severe weather as well as everything from multistate lottery jackpots to the July Fourth hot dog eating contest.
—Alex Sundby, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
Multicam editing is another strength of DaVinci Resolve.
—PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
Instagram Reels also has a template feature that lets creators crib editing choices with just a few clicks.
—Mia Sato, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for editing
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This was after adjusting for bonds listed across multiple platforms.Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Conforming Conforming involves adjusting your own beliefs or behaviors to align with someone else’s.Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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But these polished descriptions, like many attempts to summarize compelling stories, rarely convey the excitement of reading a book that genuinely surprises you.Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Subscribe to continue reading this article.Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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Businesses must have agile leadership to keep adapting to new situations, and leaders need to be able to think strategically, make decisions based on data and respond quickly to disruptions happening around them.Jon Michail, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Conclusion As companies head toward 2025, adapting quickly to change, filling leadership vacuums and continuing to govern ethically will be key to finding success in the new year.Jon Michail, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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That means not just naming your values and putting them in a frame on the boardroom wall, but also making a real effort to create and share stories that speak to those values.Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This means sometimes putting long-term trust above immediate profits.Mustafa Gandhi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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When faced with differences, individuals are likely to respond in one of three ways—by conforming and agreeing with the other person, seeking their validation or distancing themselves altogether.Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Anything over the conforming loan limit is considered a jumbo loan, which typically comes with more stringent requirements for credit scores and debt-to-income ratios.Amy Rose Dobson, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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His teams have generally been successful, compiling a 73-60 record in his regular-season starts.Phil Rogers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The team is now focused on developing prototypes of the portable accelerator and compiling databases of potential testing sites.Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Editing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/editing. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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