masking
/ˈmæskɪŋ/
noun
- The act of covering or hiding something, especially to protect it or keep it secret.
- Masking your feelings can sometimes lead to more stress later.
- The masking of the painting's true age was discovered by experts.
- The company used masking of the product's flaws to boost sales.
- A material or technique used to cover areas that should not be painted, sprayed, or treated.
- Before painting the walls, apply masking to the window frames.
- Masking is essential when spray-painting a model car.
- The artist used careful masking to keep the white areas clean.
- In audio or video editing, the process of hiding or removing unwanted sounds or images.
- The editor used masking to remove a microphone from the shot.
- Noise masking helps reduce background hum in recordings.
- Audio masking can make a voice track clearer.
Antonyms
adjective
- Designed to cover or hide something, especially for protection or decoration.
- The masking layer on the phone screen prevents scratches.
- A masking scent can help cover unpleasant odors.
- She wore a masking costume to the party.