anonymity
gb/ˌænənˈɪmɪti/ us/ˌænənˈɪmɪti/
B2
Angličtina
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Podstatné jméno
B2
state
1
being unknown by name
when people do not know who you are
Vzorec užití:
[someone] maintains/preserves anonymity
Častá chyba:
Do not confuse anonymity (a noun) with anonymous (an adjective).
Synonyma
namelessness (Focuses on not having a name attached.)
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privacy (Broader; includes being free from attention as well as being unidentified.)
Antonyma
identifiability (The condition of being able to be identified.)
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publicity (Attention that makes someone known to the public.)
Kolokace
remain in anonymity
|maintain anonymity
|preserve anonymity
|protect anonymity
|ensure anonymity
|complete anonymity
|total anonymity
|guarantee anonymity
|give someone anonymity
|lose anonymity
Témata
identity
|privacy
|communication
Příklady
- The donor requested anonymity, so the charity did not publish her name.
- Wearing a mask helped him keep his anonymity in the crowd.
- Online, people sometimes trade accuracy for the comfort of anonymity.
Učební příklady
- I want anonymity online.
- She asked for anonymity.
Podstatné jméno
C1
state
2
lack of fame or recognition
a situation where nobody knows you
Vzorec užití:
[someone/something] emerges from anonymity
Častá chyba:
This meaning is about not being famous, not necessarily about hiding your identity.
Synonyma
obscurity (More literary/formal; emphasizes being forgotten or unnoticed.)
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unknownness (More general and less formal.)
Antonyma
fame (Being widely known and talked about.)
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recognition (Being noticed and acknowledged for who you are or what you did.)
Kolokace
live in anonymity
|fade into anonymity
|sink into anonymity
|emerge from anonymity
|rise from anonymity
|relative anonymity
|years of anonymity
|return to anonymity
Témata
society
|media
|work
Příklady
- The band went from anonymity to stardom in a single summer.
- After the scandal, he tried to retreat into anonymity.
- Most researchers work in anonymity despite making important discoveries.
Učební příklady
- The singer left anonymity and became famous.
Podstatné jméno
C1
property
3
protection from being identified
safety from people finding out who you are
Vzorec užití:
promise/guarantee [someone] anonymity
Častá chyba:
Anonymity is not the same as confidentiality: confidentiality means others may know your identity but must not share it.
Synonyma
confidentiality (Identity may be known to some but not disclosed.)
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privacy (Broader; includes control over personal information, not only identity.)
Antonyma
disclosure (Making identity or information known.)
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attribution (Publicly naming who said or did something.)
Kolokace
promise anonymity
|guarantee anonymity
|offer anonymity
|grant anonymity
|anonymity for sources
|anonymity for witnesses
|request anonymity
|protect a source's anonymity
|preserve a witness's anonymity
|strip someone of anonymity
Témata
law
|media
|internet
|privacy
Příklady
- The newspaper offered anonymity to protect the whistleblower.
- The program guarantees anonymity for callers who report abuse.
- Without anonymity, many victims would be afraid to come forward.
Učební příklady
- The reporter promised anonymity.
Podstatné jméno
technical
C1
property
4
untraceability in systems or data
when data or actions cannot be connected to you
Vzorec užití:
provide [something] with anonymity; anonymity of [data/users]
Častá chyba:
In tech contexts, anonymity is not always absolute; data can sometimes be re-identified.
Synonyma
de-identification (Emphasizes removing identifying details from data.)
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unlinkability (Focuses on not being able to connect actions to a person.)
Antonyma
traceability (Ability to track actions or data back to a person.)
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identification (The act or result of finding out who someone is.)
Kolokace
data anonymity
|user anonymity
|network anonymity
|ensure anonymity
|preserve anonymity
|anonymity guarantee
|anonymity set
|anonymity of participants
|anonymity in surveys
|online anonymity
Témata
technology
|data
|security
|research
Příklady
- The survey was designed to preserve anonymity so employees would answer honestly.
- The new policy limits anonymity by requiring verified accounts.
- Researchers warned that apparent anonymity can fail if datasets are combined.
Učební příklady
- The survey gives anonymity to students.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
anonymity
IPA
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Slabiky a přízvuk
an - onym - ity (3 slabiky)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ity)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: anonymity
- Plural: anonymity
Příbuzná slova
Core family
anonymous
adjective B1
anonymously
adverb
Related words
anonymize
verb C1
anonymization
noun C1
Advanced or less common
deanonymize
verb
deanonymization
noun
Výrazy
grant anonymity
1/ɡɹˈænt ˌænənˈɪmɪti/
fixed phrase
formal
officially allow secrecy of identity
to allow someone to stay unknown
Příklady
- The editor granted anonymity to the source to prevent retaliation.
- The university granted anonymity to students who reported harassment.
- The court may grant anonymity to vulnerable witnesses.
guarantee anonymity
1/ɡˌɛɹəntˈi ˌænənˈɪmɪti/
fixed phrase
formal
promise identity will not be revealed
to promise to keep names secret
Příklady
- The hotline guarantees anonymity to anyone who calls.
- The company could not guarantee anonymity in such a small team.
- Researchers guaranteed anonymity for all participants.
in anonymity
1/ˈɪn ˌænənˈɪmɪti/
fixed phrase
without being known
without anyone knowing you
Příklady
- For years, she worked in anonymity despite her talent.
- Most volunteers serve in anonymity and never seek credit.
- The artist preferred to live in anonymity.
on condition of anonymity
1/ˈɔn kəndˈɪʃən əv ˌænənˈɪmɪti/
fixed phrase
formal
only if identity is hidden
only if people do not know who you are
Příklady
- A senior official spoke on condition of anonymity because the talks are ongoing.
- The employee agreed to be interviewed on condition of anonymity.
- She provided documents on condition of anonymity.
protect someone's anonymity
1/pɹətˈɛkt sˈʌmwˌʌnz ˌænənˈɪmɪti/
fixed phrase
keep someone unidentified
to keep someone’s name secret
Příklady
- The court ordered the press to protect the child's anonymity.
- Doctors must protect patients' anonymity in published case studies.
- We removed the location data to protect her anonymity.
remain anonymous
1/ɹɪmˈeɪn ənˈɑnəməs/
fixed phrase
Keep identity undisclosed
To not have your name given out or known.
Příklady
- The caller wished to remain anonymous.
- You can remain anonymous if you prefer.
remain anonymous
1/ɹɪmˈeɪn ənˈɑnəməs/
fixed phrase
keep identity secret
to not tell people who you are
Příklady
- The caller refused to give a name and asked to remain anonymous.
- Several donors chose to remain anonymous.
- If you report the issue, you can remain anonymous.
the anonymity of the internet
1/ðə ˌænənˈɪmɪti əv ðə ˈɪntɚnˌɛt/
fixed phrase
online hidden identity
when people online can hide who they are
Příklady
- The anonymity of the internet can encourage honest questions as well as cruelty.
- Many teens underestimate how limited the anonymity of the internet really is.
- The anonymity of the internet makes it easier to join support groups.
under the cloak of anonymity
1/ˈʌndɚ ðə klˈoʊk əv ˌænənˈɪmɪti/
fixed phrase
hidden identity enables behavior
with your name hidden
Příklady
- Some users say things they would never say in person under the cloak of anonymity.
- The forum allows people to criticize employers under the cloak of anonymity.
- He sent threats under the cloak of anonymity.