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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They might also be heavily redacted, given court orders still prevent the publication of anything which might identify the women who complained about Salmond.

From BBC

A spokeswoman for the House Oversight Committee said its subpoena instructs the Justice Department to redact victims’ information.

From The Wall Street Journal

A month later, the governor’s office released 1,374 pages of records, the vast majority of which were completely redacted.

From Salon

Several records in the case are under seal and many filings are heavily redacted.

From Los Angeles Times

It included flight logs from Epstein's plane and a redacted version of his contacts book containing the names of famous people he knew.

From BBC

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