verb
- to remove or hide the name or identity of a person or organization, typically to protect privacy
Usage: British English spelling; American English uses 'anonymize'; commonly used in research, healthcare, and data protection contexts
Examples
- The researchers anonymised all patient data before publishing the study.
- Survey responses were anonymised to encourage honest feedback.
- The company anonymised customer information to comply with privacy regulations.
- Medical records must be anonymised before being used for training purposes.
- The witness was anonymised in the court documents for safety reasons.