Redaction

usgb/rɪˈdækʃn/
noun

The process of changing or making details or information less clear in a document to hide or protect certain details.

The government's report went through a heavy redaction before it was released to the public.
Visual representation of "redaction" - The process of changing or making details or information less clear in a document to hide or protect certain details.

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  • heavy redaction
  • underwent redaction

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Privacy Protection

Redaction is often used to protect personal or sensitive information from being disclosed.

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Social security numbers were redacted from the database.
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Legal Documents

Legal and official documents frequently undergo redaction to comply with privacy laws.

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The legal contract had several redacted sections.
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Blackout Lines

In redacted texts, information is often concealed with black lines.

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The witness's name was covered by a blackout line.
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