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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Photos of other people appear to have been redacted in some documents but left unredacted elsewhere.

From BBC

The name of the person has been redacted from the published version of the statement, but the details indicate that it is Maxwell who was discussing Giuffre.

From BBC

A second, redacted version of the same FBI report that is only 17 pages long has also been published as part of the Epstein files.

From BBC

Epstein replied: “Me too,” attaching a photo that was redacted in the DOJ release.

From The Wall Street Journal

Though the Justice Department sought to redact sensitive information, Congress mandated disclosure in 30 days.

From The Wall Street Journal

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