line edit
/ˈlaɪn ˌedɪt/
editing at the sentence level for clarity and style
line edit in a sentence
“Examining each sentence for wordiness, ambiguity, awkwardness.”
Origin of line edit
From editing line by line
Related Words
developmental edit
editing for structure, argument, and overall organization
kill your darlings
be willing to cut even your favorite passages if they don't serve the work
show, don't tell
convey through concrete detail rather than abstract statement
read aloud
testing prose by speaking it to catch awkward rhythms
tighten
remove unnecessary words while preserving meaning
expand
add detail, examples, or explanation where needed