Schrappingen

Schrappingen is a Dutch term used to denote deletions or items that have been struck out from a text, list, or plan. It is the plural form of schrapping, a noun formed from the verb schrappen, meaning to delete, strike out, or remove. The term appears mainly in administrative, editorial, and archival contexts.

In budgeting and policy documents, schrappingen refer to line items or proposals that are removed during revision. In minutes, project plans, and draft manuscripts, they describe passages or entries that are cancelled or shortened during editing. In publishing and academic work, schrappingen indicate portions of text that have been cut to meet length constraints or to improve clarity, often noted in revision logs or tracked changes.

Schrapping is typically distinct from redaction or censorship, which involve concealment of content rather than removal. Schrappingen are usually recorded so that changes can be reviewed, justified, or reversed if necessary.

Etymology: the form schrappingen is the plural of schrapping, derived from schrappen; the -ing suffix marks the act or result of the verb, and -en forms the plural. Related terms include schrappen (to delete) and geschrapt (deleted).