redline

verb/ˈrɛdˌlaɪn/

Frequency rank: #17,782 most common English word

Meaning

to mark text for deletion or revision, typically in red ink or highlighting during document review.

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Example sentence

The engineer decided to redline several clauses in the contract before sending it back to the client.

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