redaction

[ ri-dak-shuhn ]

noun

1. the editing of text so as to hide or remove confidential or sensitive information:

   Transcripts of the hearing will be available online once the redaction is completed.

2. the text or information that has been removed or hidden:

   Most of the redactions pertain to the privacy interests of the parties, including Social Security numbers, telephone numbers, and home addresses.

Other Words From

• re·dac·tion·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of redaction¹

First recorded in 1610–20; from French rédaction, equivalent to Latin redāct(us) + -iō -ion ( def ); redact ( def )

Example Sentences

“The defense team wants the redactions to be as broad as possible, to protect against the dissemination of information that is damaging to the former President,” Krissoff said.

From Salon

He decided that redactions of intelligence material meant he could not properly investigate the circumstances of the killing.

From BBC

Over a decade later, the initial report, even with redactions, is only available as a physical copy by request to the German government.

From BBC

But when AP uploaded the document, redactions disappeared, revealing Jackson was given 400 milligrams of ketamine.

From Seattle Times

U.K. versions of “Rebel Rising” will also feature a redaction for “most of one page,” “some other small redactions” and an “explanatory note,” HarperCollins told the Guardian.

From Los Angeles Times

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