noun

1. A change to the text of a document.

2. A change in the text of a file, a website or the code of software.

3. An interruption or change to an improvised scene.

verb

1. To change a text, or a document.

2. To be the editor of a publication.

   “He edits the Chronicle.”

3. To change the contents of a file, website, etc.

   “Wikipedia is an interactive encyclopedia which allows anybody to edit and improve articles.”

Synonyms: splice, cut, alter, fix up, retouch