masking
Americannoun
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Psychology. obscuring, partially or completely, one sensory process by another, as the dulling of the sense of taste by smoking.
noun
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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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In workplaces, many describe "masking," a term which means trying to hide their traits in order to fit in - something which can put a huge strain on the person's wellbeing.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
In some cases, bureaucrats resorted to ostentatious gestures and outright fraud, feigning adherence to unrealistic targets and masking underperformance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
They came with playful code names like “Fort Spunky” and “Project Panther,” masking the names of the tech companies that would operate them.
From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2026
But they have also bought from neighboring countries that are masking Sudanese gum as local, traders say.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2026
The evening would be filled with masking, dancing, and feasting.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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