verb

redact

Redact (verb) means to censor, to black out or remove parts of a document while leaving the remainder.

verb

To censor, to black out or remove parts of a document while leaving the remainder.

To black out legally protected sections of text in a document provided to opposing counsel, typically as part of the discovery process.

To reduce to form, as literary matter; to digest and put in shape (matter for publication); to edit.

To draw up or frame a decree, statement, etc.

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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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of redact?

"redact" (verb) means to censor, to black out or remove parts of a document while leaving the remainder.

What are the different meanings of redact?

"redact" has 3 main meanings: 1. To censor, to black out or remove parts of a document while leaving the remainder; 2. To black out legally protected sections of text in a document provided to opposing counsel, typically as part of the discovery process; 3. To reduce to form, as literary matter; to digest and put in shape (matter for publication); to edit.