contract vs edit

contract is a noun but edit is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
contract	Yes	No	Yes	No
edit	No	No	Yes	No

contract (noun)	edit (noun)
a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid
a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
(contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make

contract (verb)	edit (verb)
be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness	prepare for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting
make or become more narrow or restricted	cut and assemble the components of
become smaller or draw together	cut or eliminate
reduce in scope while retaining essential elements	supervise the publication of
compress or concentrate
enter into a contractual arrangement
make smaller
squeeze or press together
engage by written agreement