Excised

Excised (pronounced “iks-ahyd”) is the past tense and past participle of the verb 'excise.' It signifies the act of removing or cutting out something, often surgically or by force. This can apply to physical objects, such as a tumor or a section of text, or abstract concepts like a specific provision in a law or unwanted content from a film. The act emphasizes a deliberate, often decisive removal, leaving the original entity altered or incomplete. The goal of the removal varies, but typically aims to improve, correct, or eliminate something considered detrimental or unnecessary.

Excised meaning with examples

• The surgeon excised the cancerous tissue with precision, ensuring the surrounding healthy cells were unharmed. Post-surgery, the patient's recovery was expected to be swift. The patient remained positive and focused on her future. It was thought the excision could save her life, and she felt that it already had given her a great sense of renewed freedom.
• During the editing process, the director excised several scenes from the movie to improve the pacing and streamline the narrative. He felt the scenes detracted from the flow of the story, and so excised the entire section. It made for a much shorter, but also much more impactful experience. It was considered a good choice by many fans of the director's work.
• The government, facing significant public pressure, excised the controversial clauses from the bill before it was passed into law. They feared these clauses would obstruct its passage, and so had them excised. This caused the bill to take a different form than previously thought, and the outcome was very different to the original plan.
• To protect the privacy of its users, the social media company excised sensitive data from their public reports, ensuring anonymity. They had to consider the safety of their users, and the security of their data. After taking this into account, it was decided to excise the information to reduce the chance of a breach.