Synonyms

redact

American

[ri-dakt] / rɪˈdækt /

verb (used with object)

to put into suitable literary form; revise; edit.
to draw up or frame (a statement, proclamation, etc.).
to edit (text) so as to remove or hide confidential or sensitive information.

His account number has been redacted from the top of the statement.

redact British

/ rɪˈdækt /

verb

to compose or draft (an edict, proclamation, etc)
to put (a literary work, etc) into appropriate form for publication; edit

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Other Word Forms

redaction noun
redactional adjective
redactor noun

Etymology

Origin of redact

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin redāctus (past participle of redigere “to lead back”), equivalent to red- red- + āctus, past participle of agere “to drive, move, lead”; act

Example Sentences

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According to a report by the Washington Post, Patel has directed agents in the bureau’s San Francisco office to redact the case files for public release.

From Los Angeles Times

American Oversight also received a version of the documents with that statement redacted.

From Los Angeles Times

However, Massie - who has viewed the unredacted files alongside other US lawmakers - has alleged that some files have been redacted improperly.

From BBC

Details of the agreement are marked confidential and redacted in the docket entry.

From Barron's

When I surmise that the printed version of our conversation may have a lot of “redacted, redacted, redacted,” Peaches is quick to respond.

From Los Angeles Times

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