masking
noun
Simple meaning
Wearing safety masks, such as face masks.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈmæskɪŋ
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Definition
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noun
The practice of wearing safety masks, such as face masks.
The act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
The act by which something is masked; the act of masking, of concealing or disguising.
An entertainment at which the guests conceal their faces with masks.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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This meaning: The practice of wearing safety masks, such as face masks.
Used this way, masking is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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- “He studied auditory masking by pure tones.”noun
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Adhesive tape used to cover the part of a surface that should not be painted.
Scenery used to block the audience's view of parts of the stage that should not be seen.
Adhesive tape used to cover the part of a surface that should not be painted.
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