Which process involves revising a document to correct errors and improve clarity?

• A. Borrowing
• B. Style Guide
• C. Editing
• D. Synonymy

Answer: (C)

Editing is the process of revising a document to correct errors and improve clarity. It goes beyond fixing typos; it examines sentence structure, word choice, paragraph organization, and overall flow to ensure the writing communicates its meaning clearly and effectively. During editing you fix grammar, punctuation, and spelling, but you also smooth transitions, remove redundancies, and ensure consistency in tone and style for the audience. Borrowing involves taking someone else’s ideas or language, which is about sources rather than revising your own text. A Style Guide is a reference that lays out rules and conventions for writing, guiding how you write rather than describing the act of revision. Synonymy deals with words with similar meanings and how you choose synonyms, which relates to vocabulary rather than the revision process. Since the task described—revising to correct errors and improve clarity—best matches editing, that is the most appropriate term.