redacting

verb

Definition of redactingnext
present participle of redact
as in deleting
to make changes to (something written) so as to remove or obscure information Because the victims were minors, their full names were redacted from public court records. The declassified documents were heavily redacted before they were released.

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  1. deleting
  2. erasing
  3. removing
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  • Although many might think of it as the ultimate data-gobbling corporation, Google is actually on something of a data-deleting purge right now.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office is launching an investigation into employees’ use of Google Chat after critics claimed the auto-deleting messages allowed officials to bypass their own policy and the California Public Records Act.
    Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of deleting
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  • Letting go isn’t about erasing the past but about honoring the emotional depth while accepting its conclusion.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • With rates nearing neutral levels, Powell emphasized the importance of a cautious approach, erasing any lingering hopes for aggressive easing.
    Benzinga, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of erasing
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  • Start by removing the old hardware using a screwdriver, saving the screws if needed, and clean the surface to remove any residue.
    Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The acids in toner can also act as chemical exfoliants, removing any extra dead skin cells or other debris that might build up.
    Amanda Svachula, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of removing
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