1. A method or procedure whose internal workings or logic are not transparent or easily understood; a method that conceals its implementation details
The software uses an opaque method for data encryption that users cannot inspect.
O software utiliza um método opaco para criptografia de dados que os usuários não podem inspecionar.
2. In programming, a method or function that hides its implementation from the caller, providing only input-output behavior
The API relies on an opaque method to process user authentication.
A API depende de um método opaco para processar a autenticação do usuário.
3. A procedure or approach that lacks clarity, transparency, or clear explanation of its reasoning
The company's hiring process uses an opaque method that makes it difficult to understand selection criteria.
O processo de contratação da empresa usa um método opaco que dificulta entender os critérios de seleção.