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redaction

re·dact
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ri-dakt]
    • /rɪˈdækt/
    • /rɪˈdækʃn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-dakt]
    • /rɪˈdækt/

Definitions of redaction word

  • verb with object redaction to put into suitable literary form; revise; edit. 1
  • verb with object redaction to draw up or frame (a statement, proclamation, etc.). 1
  • verb with object redaction to hide or remove (confidential parts of a text) before publication or distribution, or to examine (a text) for this purpose: The account number has been redacted from the top of the statement. 1
  • noun redaction editing 1
  • noun redaction edited work 1
  • noun redaction the preparation of written work for publication; editing, reediting, or revision 0
See all 7 definitions of redaction

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Origin of redaction

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin redāctus (past participle of redigere to lead back), equivalent to red- red- + āctus, past participle of agere to lead; see act

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Parts of speech for Redaction

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Redaction

redaction popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

redaction usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for redaction

noun redaction

  • afterlight — the light visible in the sky after sunset; afterglow.
  • homework — schoolwork assigned to be done outside the classroom (distinguished from classwork).
All 2 Synonyms of redaction

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Related words

  • redact

    to put into suitable literary form; revise; edit.
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