sanitizedversion

noun

UK /ˈsænɪtaɪzd ˈvɜːʃən/

US /ˈsænɪtaɪzd ˈvɜːrʒən/

A clean copy of something that has had bad or secret parts taken out.

The teacher gave us a sanitized version of the story so it was okay for young kids.

SYNONYMS

cleaned-up copy edited version censored version purified edition

RELATED WORDS

revision edit cleanup filtered text redacted copy

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A computer file that has been checked and cleaned of harmful code.

The technician uploaded a sanitized version of the document to the shared drive.

3. A public account of events with embarrassing details removed.

The company released a sanitized version of the meeting minutes.

4. A product or place made free of germs and dirt.

The hospital uses a sanitized version of the tool for each patient.