Definitions

1. verb

to remove or delete information from a document, especially to conceal sensitive or confidential details

“The journalist was forced to redact the names of the sources before publishing the article.”

2. noun

a document or part of a document that has been edited or censored to conceal information

“The government released the redacted version of the report after months of secrecy.”

3. verb

to edit or prepare (a document) for publication or release, especially by removing or concealing sensitive information

“The editor had to redact the manuscript before sending it to the publisher.”