Confidentiality Meaning
/kˌɑnfəˌdɛnʃiˈæləti/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe property of being confidential.
nounSomething told in confidence; a secret.
Sentence Examples
Doctor-patient confidentiality should be respected at all times.
We had to agree to total confidentiality and sign a non-disclosure agreement.
Confidentiality is of utmost importance to our success.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The lawyer's strict ____ protected all client communications from disclosure.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Before starting the therapy session, the counselor asked the patient to sign a strict ____ agreement.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English confidential Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ts Latin -itāsder. Old French -itebor. Middle English -ite English -ity English confidentiality From confidential + -ity.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"“Protection of victim confidentiality is essential, though we were never contacted about our thoughts on this,” the source said."
— 2016 September 1, Ellie Kaufman, “University of Kentucky sues student newspaper over sexual assault case”, in CNN:
"The company was unable to comment on much of the moves owing to client confidentiality agreements."
— 2023 October 18, Pip Dunn, “Network News: HSTs land in Mexico with more primed for export”, in RAIL, number 994, page 14:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The lawyer's strict ____ protected all client communications from disclosure.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Before starting the therapy session, the counselor asked the patient to sign a strict ____ agreement.