Secrecy
Pronunciation: /ˈsiːkrəsiː/
Secrecy (noun)
- The act of keeping information, plans, or actions hidden from other people.
- A habit of not telling people what you know, often to avoid questions or control what they learn.
- Rules and practices used to prevent sensitive data from being seen, used, or shared by unauthorized people.
Examples
- Secrecy helps protect sensitive plans from public attention.
- The team agreed on secrecy to keep the project safe.