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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

redact

/rɛdæk/ verb · British & US
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What does redact mean?

verb

To remove or delete sensitive information from a document or text, often to protect confidentiality or avoid revealing secrets. To edit or modify a document to conceal or distort its meaning.

Example

"The journalist had to redact the names of the sources in the article to protect their identities."

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