# unedited

/əˈnɛdətɪd/ (US) · /ʌnˈɛdɪtɪd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/unedited
Updated: 2026-05-27

## Definition

not changed or corrected after it was first written or recorded. You use this to describe something that is in its original, raw form.

For teachers: not having been revised, corrected, or altered after the initial creation. Often used to describe raw footage, manuscripts, or audio recordings that have not undergone post-production.

## Examples

- The director showed us the unedited version of the movie.
- The journalist published the unedited interview to ensure the public heard the politician's exact words.
- While the final broadcast was polished and professional, the unedited raw footage revealed the chaotic nature of the event behind the scenes.

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