Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
anonymised
Adjective
/əˈnɒn.ɪ.maɪzd/
Definition
Changed so that the identity of a person cannot be easily identified in a dataset.
Examples
- The survey results were anonymised to protect participants’ privacy.
- Anonymised data is crucial for research involving sensitive topics.
- All personal information was anonymised before sharing the data with third parties.
Meaning
To anonymise something means to remove any identifiable information that can link data back to a specific individual, ensuring privacy.
Synonyms
- De-identified
- Unmarked
- Anonymous
