censoring
|cen-sor-ing|
B2
/ˈsɛnsərɪŋ/
(censor)
suppressing information
Etymology
Etymology Information
'censor' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'censor', where 'censere' meant 'to assess or judge'.
Historical Evolution
'censor' changed from the Latin word 'censor' and eventually became the modern English word 'censor'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to assess or judge', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to suppress or delete'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'censor'.
The government is censoring the internet to control information.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40