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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."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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