1. Hidden or concealed operational systems, particularly in military, intelligence, or security contexts, designed to function without public knowledge or detection
The agency maintained several covert systems to monitor communications without detection.
A agência mantinha vários sistemas encobertos para monitorar comunicações sem detecção.
2. In psychology and behavioral science, unconscious or implicit processes that operate beneath conscious awareness
Research on covert systems revealed how the brain processes information implicitly.
A pesquisa sobre sistemas encobertos revelou como o cérebro processa informações implicitamente.
3. Concealed technological infrastructure or networks operating in secrecy
The military deployed covert systems throughout the region for intelligence gathering.
O exército implantou sistemas encobertos em toda a região para coleta de inteligência.