Edited

Edited is the past participle of the verb edit. As a verb, edit means to prepare text, media, or data for publication or distribution by revising, correcting, or reorganizing it. As an adjective, edited describes material that has undergone such revision.

The verb edit derives from Latin editus, via Old French or directly through Middle English, with related forms in English such as edition and editor. The sense has long been associated with preparing a work for release.

In publishing and journalism, edited by indicates the person responsible for revising a manuscript; an edited edition or edited volume is a work compiled and revised by editors rather than by a single author. Editors may improve clarity, continuity, accuracy, and style.

In media production, editing involves cutting, arranging, and tonal or color adjustments to create a coherent whole. In film, video, radio, and music, editors assemble takes, sound, and effects to produce the final product; in photography and graphic design, editing modifies images and visual elements.

On online platforms, a post may be marked as edited after the author makes changes. This label serves as metadata indicating that content has changed since publication. The term remains widely used across publishing, film, and digital media to denote revision.