Definition

Edited or censored, often to remove sensitive information.

Example

The report was redacted to protect the identities of the witnesses.

Conversation

Did you see the redacted parts in that article I sent you?

Yeah, it was strange how much they cut out.

I wonder what kind of information was redacted there.

Probably something sensitive, but it makes you curious!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To have removed or edited out sensitive or confidential information from a document or text before it is published or shared.

Example

The report was redacted to protect the identities of the witnesses.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see the document they redacted before the meeting?

Yeah, I noticed some important parts were missing.

I wonder why they redacted those sections specifically.

Root Explanation

Redacted → It is formed from "redact" (from Latin "redigere", meaning to bring back or to reduce) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action). The word "redacted" means that something has been edited or prepared for publication, often by removing sensitive information.

Memory Tip

Think of the process of 'bringing back' or 'reducing' information to make it suitable for sharing — that's why 'redacted' means that certain parts have been edited out.

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