1. In programming, a method in a subclass that is not directly accessible or visible from outside its scope due to access modifiers or encapsulation
The hidden method was only accessible within the class hierarchy.
O método oculto era acessível apenas dentro da hierarquia de classes.
2. A technique or procedure that is not immediately apparent or deliberately concealed from view
They discovered a hidden method for increasing efficiency.
Eles descobriram um método oculto para aumentar a eficiência.