Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
anonymize
verb
/əˈnɒmɪnaɪz/
Definition
To remove identifying information from data, making it anonymous.
Examples
- When researchers analyze survey responses, they often anonymize the data to protect participants’ identities.
- To ensure privacy, the company decided to anonymize all customer information before it was shared with third parties.
Meaning
The process of changing data to protect the identity of individuals by removing or altering personal identifiers.
Synonyms
- de-identify
- mask
- obscure
