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View synonyms for redaction

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.

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Other Words From

  • re·dac·tion·al adjective

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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 )

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