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      redact
      noun
      someone who puts text into appropriate form for publication
      verb
      prepare for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting
      formulate in a particular style or language
      Roots
      rered- · Latin · backagereact- · Latin · to drive, bring
      Words related to redact
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