redact vs edit

redact is a noun but edit is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
redact	Yes	No	Yes	No
edit	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, redact and edit are synonyms defined as:

redact and edit: prepare for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting

redact (noun)	edit (noun)
someone who puts text into appropriate form for publication

redact (verb)	edit (verb)
prepare for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting	prepare for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting
formulate in a particular style or language	cut and assemble the components of
	cut or eliminate
	supervise the publication of