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redaction

[ri-dak-shuhn]

redaction Definition

  • 1the process of editing text for publication, especially by obscuring or removing confidential information
  • 2a version of a text that has been edited in this way

Using redaction: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "redaction" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The redaction of classified documents is necessary to protect national security.

  • Example

    The novel's redaction removed all references to the controversial topic.

  • Example

    The leaked memo was heavily redacted to avoid revealing sensitive information.

redaction Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for redaction

Phrases with redaction

  • the process of obscuring only certain parts of a document or text

    Example

    The report was released with partial redaction, leaving some information visible while hiding others.

  • the process of obscuring the entire document or text

    Example

    The email was released in full redaction, with every line blacked out.

  • a mistake made during the process of redacting a document, resulting in the release of confidential information

    Example

    The agency apologized for the redaction error that led to the disclosure of personal data.

Origins of redaction

from Latin 'redactus', meaning 'reduced'

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Summary: redaction in Brief

Redaction [ri-dak-shuhn] refers to the process of editing text for publication by obscuring or removing confidential information. It can be partial or full, and errors in redaction can lead to the release of sensitive data. Examples include the redaction of classified documents and novels, as well as the release of reports with partial redaction.