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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

When I surmise that the printed version of our conversation may have a lot of “redacted, redacted, redacted,” Peaches is quick to respond.

From Los Angeles Times

The justice department has also faced criticism over its handling of the files, including failing to redact the names of Epstein's victims.

From BBC

The final payment of £3.8m was in relation to a redacted player transfer.

From BBC

She assumed her name would be redacted like the other women who were vetted by settlement administrators in previous victim lawsuits.

From The Wall Street Journal

Griffin also confirmed that the large bundle of documents released last month had been temporarily removed from the government website "to redact some additional information".

From BBC

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