Redaction
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹəˈdækʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Redaction is a noun meaning (countable) An edited or censored version of a document; a product resulting from the process of editing or censoring.
Meaning
(countable) An edited or censored version of a document; a product resulting from the process of editing or censoring.
More Meanings
- (countable) The change or changes made while editing.
- (uncountable) The process of editing or censoring.
Example Sentences
The government supplied only the redaction to the reporters; the original was kept secret.
The content of this codex is a redaction of information from various earlier works. [≈ edited selection]
The Expense Claims made by Members of Parliament must be subject to redaction before publication under the Freedom of Information Act. [≈ censoring]
Word Forms
- redactions
Synonyms for redaction
Depending on context, synonyms include editing.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include editing, editor, editorial, writing, formulation, form.
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