editing meaning

UK /ˈɛdɪtɪŋ/ US /ˈɛdətɪŋ/ 3 syllables

editing (noun): putting something (as a literary work or a legislative bill) into acceptable form.

Definition of editing

  1. putting something (as a literary work or a legislative bill) into acceptable form

    Synonyms: redaction

    Type of: writing

    Kinds: copy editing, deletion, correction, rewriting

    Related forms: edit

How to pronounce editing

editing is pronounced /ˈɛdɪtɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈɛdətɪŋ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 9 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with ED · words ending in NG · 7-letter words

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