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Trade Secret
TRADE SEE-kret
/ˈtreɪd ˈsiːkrɪt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
TRADESEEkret
Dictionary meaning
Confidential business information that provides a competitive edge and is protected by law as long as it remains secret, including formulas, practices, processes, designs, or any information that derives economic value from its secrecy.
Examples
- Coca-Cola's formula is famously protected as a trade secret rather than a patent.
- Employees sign NDAs to prevent disclosure of trade secrets.
Synonyms: confidential information, proprietary information
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