redaction
Americannoun
-
the editing of text so as to hide or remove confidential or sensitive information.
Transcripts of the hearing will be available online once the redaction is completed.
-
the text or information that has been removed or hidden.
Most of the redactions pertain to the privacy interests of the parties, including Social Security numbers, telephone numbers, and home addresses.
Other Word Forms
- redactional adjective
Etymology
Origin of redaction
First recorded in 1610–20; from French rédaction, equivalent to Latin redāct(us) + -iō -ion ( def. ); redact ( def. )
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
In response to a request for comment on the improper redactions, a DOJ spokesperson told Salon the department “takes victim protection very seriously,” with a mind to “protect the innocent.”
From Salon
Massie said the incorrect redactions show the justice department "need to do a little more homework" in their handling of the files.
From BBC
A group of Epstein survivors on Sunday released a video calling for further transparency around redactions and certain unreleased files.
From BBC
However, only some have been released - many with redactions.
From BBC
BBC News and The Bureau of Investigative Journalism have identified Lord Mandelson as the sender of the email in part because his email address is partially visible despite the redaction.
From BBC
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
