Real Dictionary

edit
verb: If you edit a text such as an article or a book, you correct and adapt it so that it is suitable for publishing.

edit in American English
noun: an instance of or the work of editing
transitive verb: to supervise or direct the preparation of (a newspaper, magazine, book, etc.); serve as editor of; direct the editorial policies of

edit in American English 1
an act of editing
to prepare (an author's works, journals, letters, etc.) for publication, by selection, arrangement, and annotation

edit in American English 2
edited (by)

edit in British English
to prepare (text) for publication by checking and improving its accuracy, clarity, etc
noun: an act of editing

edit. in American English
abbreviation: edited