He has some knowledge of editing.
Source: tatoeba (301129)
Editing
/ˈɛdɪtɪŋ/
Synonyms for "editing" (103 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (21)
Noun(13 words)
abridgementabridgmentalterationamendmentcollaborative editingcommunication correctioncontent editingcontent revisioncopyeditcopyeditingcorrectcorrectingcrop a photo
Verb(1 words)
adjust wording
Strong matches (31)
Noun(17 words)
cuttingdeletingdevelopmental editingdocument alterationdocument editediteditsemendingerror correctionexcisingexpurgatingexpurgationgrammar correctnessline editingmake wording precisemassagingmodifying
Adjective(1 words)
instructional trimming
Related words (51)
Noun(37 words)
montagenews copy frenchoverwritepeer reviewpolishingproofingproofreadproofread for typosproofreadingpruningredactingredactionredraftredraftingredraftsremovingreorganizerephrasingreproofingretouches
Show 17 more words
retouchingreview sessionreviserevisingrevising tasksrevisionreworkrewritesrewritingsandpaperingsignal modificationsubeditteacher feedbacktext modificationunmarkingunword a claimunword a statement
Verb(2 words)
refine wordingrewrite for choir
Adjective(1 words)
written clarity
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: abbreviation, abridgement, abridgment, abridgment, adjust wording.
- Sentence evidence is available for editing, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "editing".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "editing"
Keep "editing" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "editing" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "editing", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "editing" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
16 entriesMore specific
17 entriesadding detailscapitalization correctionclarifying ideascontent editingcopyeditingdeleting sentencesgrammar correctiongroup editingline editingoral feedbackpeer editingproofreadingpunctuation correctionreordering paragraphsspelling correctionstructural editing
Showing 16 of 17 words.
Collocations
11 entriescopy editedit checklistedit for clarityedit for grammarediting checklistediting marksediting passpeer editpeer editingself editself editing
Inflections
2 entriesDerivations
8 entriesSample sentences
11 total sentences available.
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Showing 4 of 11 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "editing"?
Closest matches include abbreviation, abridgement, abridgment, abridgment, adjust wording.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "editing"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.
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