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obfuscation

Pronunciation: [ˌɑːb.fəˈskeɪ.ʃən]

Word

Learn how to use obfuscation in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “communication”

(noun) the act of making something unclear or confusing. It's when you talk or write in a way that makes it hard for others to understand you.

Example

The author used obfuscation to create mystery in the story, making readers think deeply about the message.

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Her explanation was straightforward, with no obfuscation at all, so everyone understood it easily.

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Why would someone use obfuscation instead of being clear in their communication?

Context: “information technology”

(noun) a technique used in computer science where data is made difficult to understand. It's like putting your message in a special code so only certain people can read it.

Example

The developers used obfuscation to protect the software from being easily copied.

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The program was written clearly, without any obfuscation, making it easy for anyone to understand and modify.

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How does obfuscation help keep data safe from hackers?

How to pronounce obfuscation

Pronunciation: [ˌɑːb.fəˈskeɪ.ʃən]

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