Definition secrecy in American English

secrecy noun

[uncountable] noun

/ˈsikrəsi/

a situation in which you keep something secret, or the process of keeping something secret

Example

Discussions were to take place in total secrecy.

Example

The Iraqi contract was shrouded in secrecy for months.

Synonyms and related words

secret confidentiality stealth

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