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Sanitize

/ˈsænɪtaɪz/verb
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To clean something thoroughly by removing dirt, germs, and harmful substances, making it safe for use in everyday life or medical settings. In a modern digital context, it also means to edit or censor content to eliminate sensitive or objectionable material, as seen in social media moderation or data security practices.

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