masking

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of concealing or covering the identity, true nature, or extent of something, typically to protect or deceive.

• Noun

  A device or object used to hide or obscure, such as a mask.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with masking
masquerade , casqued , laserade , rascalade

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Variants

List of all variants of masking that leads to same result
mask , masked , masking , masklike , masks , masking tape , masking tapes

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French masquer ‘to hide, disguise, cover’.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'masking' is also used in electronics to describe the process of hiding unwanted signals.

2. In ancient Rome, actors wore masks to represent different emotions, such as tragedy or comedy.

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Related Concepts

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1. Disguise: The act of hiding one's true identity, appearance, or intentions by assuming a different form or persona.

2. Concealment: The act of hiding or keeping something secret.

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Culture

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Masking has been used throughout history in various forms of art, literature, and theater. For instance, ancient Greek theater featured actors wearing masks to represent different characters and emotions. In literature, masks are used metaphorically to refer to false identities or disguises.

How to Memorize "masking"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person wearing a mask to hide their identity or a mask being used to cover an object.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'masking' with the idea of hiding or concealing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym MASK: Meaningful, Appearance, Sound, and Knowledge.

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