/ˈrɛdækʃən/ RED-ak-shun

Definitions

1. noun

The act of editing or revising a text, document, or other written material.

“The redaction of the contract was a long and arduous process.”

2. noun

A version of a document or text that has been edited or censored to remove sensitive or classified information.

“The redaction of the report was necessary to protect national security.”

3. verb

To edit or revise a text, document, or other written material.

“The editor redacted the manuscript to make it more concise.”