redacted

American  

[ri-dak-tid] / rɪˈdæk tɪd /

adjective

1. (of a document) with confidential or sensitive information removed or hidden.

   If a court decision contains protected information, it may not be released immediately due to the need to prepare a redacted version.

2. (of text, images, or information) removed, obscured, or hidden from view.

   Under this ruling, state agencies must provide an explanation for not disclosing redacted information.

3. edited or compiled, as from multiple sources.

   This text is believed to be a redacted and bowdlerized edition of the Babylonian Talmud.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of redact.

Other Word Forms

• unredacted adjective

Etymology

Origin of redacted

redact ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Some files were redacted, and officials have acknowledged that other files were not released at all.

From BBC

The woman’s name and portions of her interview were redacted in the 9-page document.

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

Related Words

• adjusted
• amended
• improved
• updated