verb
redact
Redact (verb) means to hide or take out certain parts of a document while keeping the rest.
verb
1
To hide or take out certain parts of a document while keeping the rest.
"By the time the Department of Defense is done redacting, there won't be much left to read."
"The military will redact the document before releasing it, blacking out sections that are classified."
"The names and email addresses of the users were redacted from the public data."
2
(law) To cover up parts of a document that must stay private before giving it to the other side's lawyers.
3
To shape and edit written material so it is ready to be published.
4
To prepare and write out an official order or statement.
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Etymology
From Old French redacter, from Latin redactus, perfect passive participle of redigō (“drive, lead, collect, reduce”), from re- (“back”) + agō (“put in motion, drive”). Piecewise doublet of react.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of redact?
"redact" (verb) means to hide or take out certain parts of a document while keeping the rest.
What is another word for redact?
Other words for "redact" include couch, edit, cast, frame, put.
What are the different meanings of redact?
"redact" has 3 main meanings: 1. To hide or take out certain parts of a document while keeping the rest; 2. (law) To cover up parts of a document that must stay private before giving it to the other side's lawyers; 3. To shape and edit written material so it is ready to be published.
