Editing
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The process of preparing written material, film, or recordings for publication or broadcast by correcting, condensing, or modifying content. Editing involves reviewing and improving work to enhance clarity and quality.
“She spent the weekend editing her manuscript before sending it to the publisher.”
Pronunciation
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/ˈɛdɪtɪŋ/
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Wordle
Contains ED- opening and -ING ending; features three vowels (E, I, I)
Scrabble
Worth 9 points; good for present participle forms with common letters
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