Appearance
Use device theme  
Dark theme
Light theme

What does sanitize mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word sanitize? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (transitive) To partially free something of microorganisms by cleaning or disinfecting.
  2. (transitive, by extension) To make something, such as a dramatic work, more acceptable by removing potentially offensive material.
  3. (computing) To filter text to ensure it does not contain any characters that will cause problems for or be interpreted in an adverse way by the receiving system.
  4. (computing) To remove sensitive or personal data from a database or file.
  5. (transitive) To revise a document in order to prevent identification of the sources.
Find more words!
Use * for blank tiles (max 2) Advanced Search Advanced Search
Use * for blank spaces Advanced Search
Advanced Word Finder
Similar Words
Examples
Also clean and sanitize the produce drawer in which they are stored to remove any mould spores which may be present.
Slavery existed in Italy — Gino couldn't sanitize that — but it was not the rule.
Use disease free planting material and sanitize all field equipment that has entered an infested area.
Wash and sanitize your brush or use separate brushes when marinating raw and cooked foods.
Use only safe, potable drinking water to wash and sanitize equipment and containers, including picking baskets and holding bins.
It doesn't sanitize much, eagerly showing us the jailbirds and prostitutes and wiseguys who made the Four Seasons who they were.

See Also

Nearby Definitions
8-letter Words Starting With
Find Definitions
go
Word Tools Finders & Helpers Apps More Synonyms
Copyright WordHippo © 2025