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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The law prohibits the department from withholding or redacting files because they could be embarrassing to public figures.

From The Wall Street Journal

The full terms for the vesting of the shares were redacted in AMD’s filings with the U.S.

From Barron's

The latest release includes almost 5,000 pages of documents, with some parts heavily redacted.

From BBC

As a result, ICE for months has been unable to reimburse health care officials, including for prescription medication, dialysis and chemotherapy, according to redacted ICE documents first reported by Popular Information.

From Salon

Wexner’s name was initially redacted when the document was released Jan. 30 by the Justice Department.

From The Wall Street Journal

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