Redact: meaning, definitions and examples

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redact

 

[ rɪˈdækt ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

editing text

To edit or revise written material for accuracy, clarity, or style.

Synonyms

correct, edit, modify, revise

Examples of usage

  • He redacted the report to remove any sensitive information.
  • The editor redacted the article to improve its readability.
  • The author redacted the manuscript before sending it to the publisher.
Context #2 | Noun

legal documents

The process of editing or preparing a document for publication or presentation.

Synonyms

editing, preparation, revision

Examples of usage

  • The redaction of the contract took longer than expected.
  • Careful redaction is necessary when handling sensitive legal information.

Translations

Translations of the word "redact" in other languages:

🇵🇹 redigir

🇮🇳 संशोधित करना

🇩🇪 redigieren

🇮🇩 menyunting

🇺🇦 редагувати

🇵🇱 redagować

🇯🇵 編集する (henshū suru)

🇫🇷 rédiger

🇪🇸 redactar

🇹🇷 redakte etmek

🇰🇷 편집하다 (pyeonjiphada)

🇸🇦 تحرير

🇨🇿 redigovat

🇸🇰 redigovať

🇨🇳 编辑 (biānjí)

🇸🇮 urediti

🇮🇸 rita

🇰🇿 өңдеу

🇬🇪 რედაქტირება

🇦🇿 redaktə etmək

🇲🇽 redactar

Etymology

The word 'redact' originated from the Latin word 'redactus', which means 'brought back'. It was first used in the English language in the late 18th century. Originally, 'redact' meant to put in writing or to frame a literary work. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to the editing or revising of written material. Today, 'redact' is commonly used in the context of editing documents, especially legal texts.

See also: red, redden, reddening, reddish, redfish, redneck, redness, redolent.