Word
confidentiality
Phoneticscon·fi·den·tial·i·ty
US/ˌkɑnfəˌdɛnʃiˈæɫəti/
UK/kˌɒnfɪdˈɛnʃɪˈælɪti/
Definitions
01privacy and secrecy
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Formal
n. the rule or state of keeping information private so that only specific people can see it.
n. the quality or state of being confidential; the ethical or legal requirement to protect sensitive data from disclosure.
“The doctor promised to maintain full confidentiality regarding the patient's medical history.”
“The legal team signed a non-disclosure agreement to ensure the confidentiality of the trade secrets during the merger negotiations.”
Usage
Often used with the verbs 'maintain', 'protect', or 'breach'.
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02a secret
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal · Literary
n. a piece of information told to someone in secret.
n. a secret or private matter entrusted to another person. This countable use is less common than the abstract sense.
“They shared many confidentialities during their long years of friendship.”
“The memoirs were criticized for revealing private confidentialities that the former minister had promised to take to the grave.”
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“The officials responding to our survey were granted confidentiality.” “If you don’t need a high level of security or confidentiality you can email [email protected] and [email protected] .” Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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