Meaning Of The Word Red-pencil

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Red-pencil Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Red-pencil?

red-pencil in American English
to edit or revise with or as if with a pencil having red lead
transitive verb: to delete, censor, correct, or abridge (written material) with or as if with a pencil having a red lead

red-pencil in British English
verb: to revise or correct (a book, manuscript, etc)

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