Definitions for anonymity
ˌæn əˈnɪm ɪ tianonymi·ty

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 2 votes

1. anonymity, namelessnessnoun

   the state of being anonymous

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. anonymitynoun

   The quality or state of being anonymous; anonymousness.

2. anonymitynoun

   That which is anonymous.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. anonymity

   Anonymity is the state of not being identified by name or personal information, or the condition of being unknown or unacknowledged. It is often used to protect a person's privacy or security, allowing them to express themselves without fear of reprisal or judgement.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.7 / 3 votes

1. Anonymitynoun

   the quality or state of being anonymous; anonymousness; also, that which anonymous

WikidataRate this definition:4.7 / 3 votes

1. Anonymity

   Anonymity is derived from the Greek word ἀνωνυμία, anonymia, meaning "without a name" or "namelessness". In colloquial use, anonymity typically refers to the state of an individual's personal identity, or personally identifiable information, being publicly unknown. There are various situations in which a person might choose to withhold their identity. Acts of charity have been performed anonymously when benefactors do not wish to be acknowledged. A person who feels threatened might attempt to mitigate that threat through anonymity. A witness to a crime might seek to avoid retribution, for example, by anonymously calling a crime tipline. Criminals might proceed anonymously to conceal their participation in a crime. Anonymity may also be created unintentionally, through the loss of identifying information due to the passage of time or a destructive event. In certain situations, it is illegal to remain anonymous. In the United States, 24 states have “Stop and identify” statutes that requires persons detained to self identify when requested by a law enforcement officer. The term "anonymous message" typically refers to a message that does not carry any information about its sender and its intended recipient. It is therefore unclear if multiple such messages have been sent by the same sender or if they have the same intended recipient.

Matched Categories

1. • Obscurity

How to pronounce anonymity?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of anonymity in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of anonymity in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of anonymity in a Sentence

1. Michael Delaney:

   The Prout family had a very strong interest in proceeding anonymously. There’s no question about that, the school was asking the court to restrict trying the case in the media, while that anonymity was being respected by the court.

2. Mark Skilton:

   Covid-19 is an emergency on such a huge scale that, if anonymity is managed appropriately, internet giants and social media platforms could play a responsible part in helping to build collective crowd intelligence for social good, rather than profit.

3. The FBI:

   Mr. Cox thought he could hide behind the anonymity of the internet to terrorize his young victims, causing them untold mental anguish, but this sentence is a clear message that those who engage in sextortion will be held accountable for their heinous actions.

4. The FBI:

   The perceived anonymity of the Internet will not serve as a shield for espousing violence.

5. Josh Earnest:

   The president's comments were more in line with what officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity told CNN and other outlets after the ships were deployed Monday : that the U.S. ships were moved closer to Yemen to monitor and dissuade the Iranian convoy. Josh Earnest, though, focused on the need for the U.S. Navy ships to keep the region's waters safe for commerce. READ : Rubio, Kirk : No nuclear deal unless Iran releases reporter The movement of the -- of this particular aircraft carrier would augment the American military presence in the Gulf of Aden and would send a clear signal about our continued insistence about the free flow of commerce and the freedom of movement in the region.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=anonymity
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Anonymity
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anonymity
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=anonymity