What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Anonymize vs Encrypt - What's the difference?

anonymize | encrypt |

As verbs the difference between anonymize and encrypt

is that anonymize is to render anonymous; especially to remove data that would establish the identity of a person while encrypt is to conceal information by means of a code or cipher.

anonymize

English

Alternative forms

* anonymise (UK)

Verb

(en-verb)
  • To render anonymous; especially to remove data that would establish the identity of a person

    • Related terms

    * anon * anonym * anonymal * anonymity * anonymosity * anonymous * anonymously * anonymousness

    encrypt

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To conceal information by means of a code or cipher.

    • Antonyms

    * to decrypt

    External links

    * (wikipedia)