edits
v.v. to change or correct a piece of writing, a video, or a photo to make it better. You do this to fix mistakes or remove parts that are not needed.
v. to prepare written, visual, or audio material for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting the content. Often implies the removal of errors or the improvement of clarity and style.
She edits her essays carefully before she sends them to her teacher.
The professional filmmaker edits hours of raw footage into a short, exciting three-minute trailer.
While the author focuses on the creative narrative, the senior editor edits the manuscript for structural consistency and thematic depth before the final printing.
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object, such as a document, video, or image.