Redaction

Pronunciation: /rɪˈdækʃən/

Definitions of redaction

noun the edited or prepared version of written material

Example Sentences

A1 Redaction is the act of editing or preparing a document for publication.

A2 In legal terms, redaction refers to the process of removing sensitive information from a document.

B1 The redaction of classified documents is crucial to protect national security.

B2 Journalists often use redaction to protect the identity of their sources.

C1 The redaction of historical documents can sometimes lead to controversy.

C2 Redaction is a complex process that requires attention to detail and precision.

Examples of redaction in a Sentence

formal The legal team is currently working on the redaction of sensitive information from the document.

informal I'm just going to do a quick redaction of some names before sending you the file.

slang I'll just black out the names with a sharpie for the redaction.

figurative She practiced the art of redaction in her personal life, carefully editing out negativity and focusing on positivity.

Grammatical Forms of redaction

• past tense: redacted
• plural: redactions
• comparative: more redacted
• superlative: most redacted
• present tense: redacts
• future tense: will redact
• perfect tense: has redacted
• continuous tense: is redacting
• singular: redaction
• positive degree: redaction
• infinitive: to redact
• gerund: redacting
• participle: redacted

Origin and Evolution of redaction

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'redaction' originated from the Latin word 'redactio' which means a bringing back or reducing.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of editing or revising written material, the term 'redaction' has evolved to also refer to the process of selecting or preparing documents for publication or distribution, especially in the context of sensitive information or legal documents.