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/ˈsiː.krə.si/
Meaning & Definition
noun
the state of being kept hidden or secret; the act of keeping something confidential.
The company operated with a level of secrecy that made it difficult for competitors to uncover its strategies.
the quality of being hidden from view or knowledge.
The secrecy surrounding the government project raised suspicions among citizens.
a condition of being secret; concealment or privacy.
He had a reputation for working in secrecy, rarely discussing his projects with others.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'secretus', meaning ‘hidden’ or ‘set apart’.
Common Phrases and Expressions
in secrecy:
In a manner that is hidden from others.
a secret kept:
Information that is not shared with others.
under wraps:
Something that is kept a secret.
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Slang Meanings
Keep it under wraps.
We're keeping the party a surprise, so keep it under wraps.
In the bag.
Don't tell anyone yet; it's still in the bag.