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covert = hidden overt = out in the open/clear
Covert means hidden, covered or secret; overt means out in the open, revealed, obvious.
Covert behavior refers to internal mental processes or thoughts that are not observable, such as thinking or feeling. Overt behavior, on the other hand, refers to observable actions that can be seen or measured by others, such as speaking or moving.
Its means; open and observable; not a secret or hidden.
Covert is unknown overt is known.
Covert discrimination is hidden or subtle discrimination. It is opposed to overt discrimination, which is open and obvious. .
Limited recognition of the contributions of African American women in STEM fields. Segregation and discrimination within the workplace, including separate facilities and unequal pay. Lack of access to educational and career opportunities for African Americans. Institutional barriers and biases that hindered the advancement of African American professionals. Underrepresentation of African Americans in leadership roles and decision-making positions.
Overt infections are those which are apparent infections. Overt is defined as open and observable as opposed to covert which is hidden, concealed, or secret. This can be contrasted to the situation in which a person is in the prodromal stage of infection, where the patient is highly infectious but is not showing symptoms yet, or of healthy carriers who carry infectious microbes but appear completely healthy. In short, an overt infection means that you/they know you're infected.
covert is in secret, so overt would be out in the open... For example in Surveillance: Covert surveillance is any hidden equipment or personnel used to watch, observe, or otherwise record people, objects, data, events, or facts. This is in an effort to compile the raw material used to produce intelligence. Overt surveillance is when the subject has been informed of the nature and scope of the surveillance being conducted and/or the surveillance devices are clearly labeled and displayed. Obvious
Covert means hidden and unstated as opposed to overt, which is open and accessible. So a covert problem would be one that a person/organization etc. keeps hidden or behind the scenes from the public.
overt method
In the area of surveillance: Covert surveillance is any hidden equipment or personnel used to watch, observe, or otherwise record people, objects, data, events, or facts. This is in an effort to compile the raw material used to produce intelligence. Overt surveillance is when the subject has been informed of the nature and scope of the surveillance being conducted and/or the surveillance devices are clearly labeled and displayed.