Meaning Of The Word Blue pencil

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What's The Definition Of Blue pencil?

blue pencil in British English
to edit, cross out, or correct with or as with a blue pencil
noun: deletion, alteration, or censorship of the contents of a book or other work
transitive verb: to alter, abridge, or cancel with or as with a pencil that has blue lead, as in editing a manuscript
verb: to alter or delete (parts of a book, film, etc), esp in order to censor
verb: to alter or delete parts of (a book, film, etc), esp to censor

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