sanitizing
Pronunciation: [ˈsænɪtaɪzɪŋ]
Word
Context: "health and safety"
(verb) to clean something in a way that kills germs and makes it safe to use. It’s like when you wipe down the table at home to make sure it's safe to eat on.
Example
She is sanitizing the kitchen counter to prepare for cooking.
Example
He forgot to sanitize his hands before eating, which is not safe.
Example
Are you sanitizing the toys after the kids played with them?
Context: "information and presentation"
(verb) to make something look better or to remove bad parts, often used when talking about information or stories. It’s like when you tell a story and leave out the scary parts.
Example
The newspaper is sanitizing the details to make the story more appropriate for children.
Example
They are not sanitizing the report, so it includes all the harsh details.
Example
Are they sanitizing the information before sharing it with the public?
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