basicediting

noun
UK /ˌbeɪsɪk ˈɛdɪtɪŋ/
US /ˌbeɪsɪk ˈɛdɪtɪŋ/

Basic editing means fixing small mistakes in a piece of writing or video to make it clean and easy to read or watch.

She did some basic editing on her essay to fix the spelling errors before turning it in.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The first, simple stage of editing a video, where you cut out bad parts and put clips in order.

He spent an hour on basic editing, trimming the boring parts of his vlog.

3. Making small, simple changes to a photo, like fixing brightness or cropping.

Basic editing made the picture look much clearer and brighter.

4. The simplest level of editing in software, using only the most common tools.

The free app only allows basic editing, like cutting and pasting text.