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Definition of anonymization

anonymization

/əˌnɒnɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/
(UK: anonymisation)
a · non · y · mi · za · tion
Plural:anonymizations
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Adjective:anonymized
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• noun

1

The process of removing or encrypting personally identifiable information from data or documents so that the individuals whom the data describe remain completely unidentifiable.

Example

"Before sharing the clinical trial results with external researchers, the hospital completed the anonymization of all patient records."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In data privacy and cybersecurity, anonymization is strictly distinguished from pseudonymization: anonymization permanently removes all identifying links so the subject can never be re-identified, whereas pseudonymization replaces identifiers with reversible tokens or aliases.

• Rhymes for anonymization

• Nearby Words

anomaly
anon
anonymity
anonymization
anonymize
anonymous
anonymously

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Anonymization. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/anonymization
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