Definition

To review and remove or alter content in a publication or film before it is made available to the public.

Example

The government decided to precensor the documentary to avoid any controversial topics.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear they had to precensor that new movie before it came out?

Yeah, I read something about that; it seemed pretty controversial.

I wonder what scenes they decided to precensor.

Probably the ones that might upset some viewers.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Precensor → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "censere" (meaning to assess or judge). The word refers to the act of assessing or judging something before it is released or published.

Memory Tip

Think of assessing something 'before' it is made public — 'pre-' means before, and 'censere' means to judge.

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