Definition

To remove or restrict access to information or content again, often for reasons of morality, security, or appropriateness.

Example

The government decided to recensor the film after it was initially approved.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear they decided to recensor the movie before its release?

Really? I thought it was already approved for screening.

Yeah, apparently some scenes were too controversial, so they had to recensor it.

Wow, I hope it doesn't ruin the film's original message.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Recensor → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "censere" (meaning to assess or evaluate). The word "recensor" means to evaluate or assess something again, often in the context of reviewing or revising.

Memory Tip

Think of 'assessing again' — 're-' means again, and 'censere' means to evaluate. This helps you remember that recensor refers to the act of evaluating something once more.

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