Started, alternatively, editing a translation (10)

I believe the answer is:

originated

'started' is the definition.
('originate' can be a synonym of 'start')

'alternatively editing a translation' is the wordplay.
'alternatively' becomes 'or'.
'translation' is an anagram indicator.
'editing'+'a'='editinga'
'editinga' with letters rearranged gives 'iginated'.
'or'+'iginated'='ORIGINATED'

(Another definition for originated that I've seen is " Started".)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.

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