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sanitize
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san·i·tize  (sn-tz)
tr.v. san·i·tized, san·i·tiz·ing, san·i·tiz·es
1. To make sanitary, as by cleaning or disinfecting.
2. To make more acceptable by removing unpleasant or offensive features from: sanitized the language in adapting the novel for television.

sani·ti·zation (-t-zshn) n.

sanitize, sanitise [ˈsænɪˌtaɪz]
vb (tr)
1. to make sanitary or hygienic, as by sterilizing
2. to omit unpleasant details from (a news report, document, etc.) to make it more palatable to the recipients
sanitization , sanitisation n

To revise a report or other document in such a fashion as to prevent identification of sources, or of the actual persons and places with which it is concerned, or of the means by which it was acquired. Usually involves deletion or substitution of names and other key details.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.sanitize - make sanitary by cleaning or sterilizing
clean, make clean - make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from; "Clean the stove!"; "The dentist cleaned my teeth"
2.sanitize - make less offensive or more acceptable by removing objectionable features; "sanitize a document before releasing it to the press"; "sanitize history"; "sanitize the language in a book"
alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"

sanitize
verb
1. sterilize, cleanse, disinfect, purge, purify, fumigate, decontaminate, pasteurize motels with their sanitized toilet seats and mini bars of soap
2. make acceptable, clean up, purge, water down, expurgate, make palatable the school of crime writers who sanitize violence
Translations
sanitize [ˈsænɪtaɪz] VTsanear
to sanitize the image of wardar una imagen aséptica de la guerra
sanitize [ˈsænɪtaɪz] sanitise (British) vt [+ violence, situation] → édulcorer
a sanitized version of sth → une version édulcorée de qch
sanitize
vt
(esp US) → keimfrei machen
novel, film etcvon anstößigen Stellen reinigen or säubern
sanitize [ˈsænɪˌtaɪz] vtsanitizzare (fig) (make inoffensive) → espurgare


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The money has been used to buy hand sanitisers, anti-bacterial soap and equipment to check the temperatures of children.
Hand sanitisers are also a good way of reducing the spread of germs and we would encourage all businesses and organisations across the North East to ensure they have these simple provisions in place for members of staff.
With the help of the Ministry of Transport and Communications and the Advisory Committee, the organisers have managed to pinpoint areas that require special attention and have acted to ensure that every aspect of the two events is met, one of which is the provision of hand sanitisers at the exhibition hall and conference venue to ensure the health and safety of the participants and visitors.
 
 
 
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