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Meaning of obfuscating

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

obfuscating

verb

Definitions

  1. To make dark; overshadow

  2. To deliberately make more confusing in order to conceal the truth.

    Example: Before leaving the scene, the murderer set a fire in order to obfuscate any evidence of their identity.

  3. To alter code while preserving its behavior but concealing its structure and intent.

    Example: We need to obfuscate these classes before we ship the final release.