masking
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Psychology. obscuring, partially or completely, one sensory process by another, as the dulling of the sense of taste by smoking.
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the act or practice of masking
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psychol the process by which a stimulus (usually visual or auditory) is obscured by the presence of another almost simultaneous stimulus
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Masking is strongly correlated with depression, anxiety and suicide.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025
Masking in public and staying up-to-date on vaccinations are two of the best ways to protect oneself from this winter's scourge of illness.
From Salon • Dec. 23, 2023
Masking at strategic times can also protect your holiday fun.
From National Geographic • Dec. 12, 2023
Masking will be required in MultiCare’s patient care areas, like check-in areas and exam rooms, but not in elevators, gift shops, cafeterias, conference rooms or other more public spaces.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 6, 2023
Masking and humming, Fifing and drumming, Guitarring and strumming, Oh Thomas Moore!
From The Works of Lord Byron, Vol. 7. Poetry by Coleridge, Ernest Hartley
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