Sanitization

Pronunciation: /ˈsæniˈtiˈziˈætˈaɪˌɑn/

Sanitization (noun)

  1. The process of cleaning something to remove or kill harmful germs and reduce the risk of spreading illness.
  2. In computing, changing or filtering data so it cannot cause harm, such as by blocking unsafe commands.

Examples

  • Sanitization reduces germs on shared surfaces.
  • The team follows sanitization rules after every shift.