word
obfuscation
ob-fus-KAY-shun
ˌɒbfʌˈskeɪʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
obfuscation
Dictionary meaning
The practice of making code or communication deliberately difficult to understand.
Examples
- Code obfuscation is used to protect intellectual property and prevent reverse engineering.
Common mispronunciations
ob-FUS-kay-shunob-fus-KAY-tee-un
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