Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
anonymized
adjective
/əˈnɒnɪmaɪzd/
Definition
Made anonymous or not identifiable to protect the identity of an individual.
Examples
- The researchers used anonymized survey data to protect the participants’ identities.
- Anonymized information is crucial for data security in various industries.
- Companies often anonymized customer data before sharing it for analysis.
Meaning
To anonymize data means to alter it in such a way that individuals cannot be recognized within the data set, ensuring privacy and confidentiality.
Synonyms
- masked
- concealed
- obfuscated
