editing
Polishing the text
Editing is the process of revising and refining written, visual, or audio material.
An editor cuts, rearranges, corrects, and polishes: She spent the weekend editing her manuscript.
In film and video, editing means assembling footage into a coherent sequence.
The word covers everything from fixing typos to reshaping a work's entire structure.
Preliminary version of text
- manuscriptOriginal text before publication
- redlineEditorial revision marking
- markupAdded percentage for profit
- track changesEdit visibility feature
rework · rewriting · copyediting · overhaul · feedback · critique · annotations · comments
Severance or reduction
- spliceJoin end to end
- montageAssembled sequence of images
- sequenceOrdered succession of elements
- footageRecorded video material
timeline · continuity · jump cut · crossfade · dissolve · transition · post-production · rough cut
Published list of corrections
- corrigendaItems requiring correction
- emendationsCorrections to written work
- fixesRepairs or solutions
- typosUnintended keystroke errors
grammatical errors · spelling · punctuation · syntax · inconsistencies · mistakes · blunders · rectification
Smoothing by friction
- refinementElegance of manner
- improvementPositive change in quality
- fine-tuningSmall precise optimization adjustments
- tighteningMaking less loose
sharpening · smoothing · clarity · flow · pacing · word choice · tone · style
Media gathering hub
- deadlineTime limit for completion
- copy deskEditorial review station
- assignmentAllocated work or duty
- headlineNews article title
lead · byline · column · fact-check · news cycle · press · publication · masthead
draft
Preliminary version of text
- manuscriptOriginal text before publication
- redlineEditorial revision marking
- markupAdded percentage for profit
track changes · rework · rewriting · copyediting · overhaul · feedback · critique · annotations · comments · proofread
cut
Severance or reduction
footage · timeline · continuity · jump cut · crossfade · dissolve · transition · post-production · rough cut · final cut
errata
Published list of corrections
- corrigendaItems requiring correction
- emendationsCorrections to written work
- fixesRepairs or solutions
typos · grammatical errors · spelling · punctuation · syntax · inconsistencies · mistakes · blunders · rectification · cleanup
polishing
Smoothing by friction
- refinementElegance of manner
- improvementPositive change in quality
- fine-tuningSmall precise optimization adjustments
tightening · sharpening · smoothing · clarity · flow · pacing · word choice · tone · style · consistency
newsroom
Media gathering hub
- deadlineTime limit for completion
- copy deskEditorial review station
- assignmentAllocated work or duty
headline · lead · byline · column · fact-check · news cycle · press · publication · masthead · op-ed
- schoolworkhomework, assignment, assignments, reading, essays
- creative fieldsgraphic design, illustration, animation, photography, video production
- English skillsgrammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, speaking
- Film Technologycamera, projector, film reel, film stock, cinematograph
- language artsreading comprehension, grammar rules, vocabulary building, phonics, spelling bees
- multimediaaudio, video, images, graphics, animation
editingwriting
Recorded language on surface
composing · drafting · creating · authoring · generating
- limited editionSmall intentional production run
- first editionOriginal published version
- special editionEnhanced variant with extras
- second editionRevised subsequent publication
- video editingAssembling filmed footage digitally
- photo editingAltering digital images