Meaning of the word redact in English

What does redact mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

redact

US /rɪˈdækt/
UK /rɪˈdækt/

Verb

to remove sensitive information from a document or other text, typically for publication or release

Example:
The report was heavily redacted before it was made public.
They had to redact the names of the witnesses for their safety.