Meaning ofsanitizein English

Verb

1. make a work more acceptable; remove offense
   The editor will sanitize the article to remove any profanity.
2. filter text for system compatibility
   The developer needs to sanitize the user input data.
3. remove sensitive data (from files, databases)
   The company will sanitize the documents before sharing them with partners.
4. revise documents for source protection
   The government agency will sanitize the classified files before declassifying them.
5. to remove microorganisms through cleaning or disinfecting
   The hospital staff will sanitize the operating room after each surgery.