adj

redacted

Redacted (adj) means Edited to remove or black out sensitive or confidential information. Example: “The redacted report had entire paragraphs blacked out.”

adj

Edited to remove or black out sensitive or confidential information.

"The redacted report had entire paragraphs blacked out."

How to use redacted

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHad certain information removed or hidden before being released publicly.

When to use it

Common in legal, governmental, and journalistic contexts.

Common pairings

redacted document heavily redacted

Word forms

more redacted comparative, most redacted superlative

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Rhymes for redacted

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Frequently asked questions

What does “redacted” mean?

The word “redacted” means edited to remove or black out sensitive or confidential information. In plain terms, had certain information removed or hidden before being released publicly.

How do you use “redacted” in a sentence?

Here is “redacted” used in a sentence: “The redacted report had entire paragraphs blacked out.”

What part of speech is “redacted”?

“Redacted” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of redacted?

"redacted" (adj) means edited to remove or black out sensitive or confidential information.