What is another word for blue pencil?
Pronunciation: [blˈuː pˈɛnsə͡l] (IPA) 
Blue pencil is a term often used to refer to the process of editing or censoring written material. However, there are many synonyms for this term that can be used to describe this process. These include redact, cut, edit, modify, adjust, remove, alter, amend, revise, delete, or strike out. Each of these words captures a slightly different aspect of the editing process, from making small tweaks to completely deleting large sections of text. Regardless of which synonym is used, the goal is the same: to improve clarity, accuracy, or appropriateness of written material through the process of careful, strategic editing.
