antipick

Antipick is a term used in various technical domains to describe measures intended to prevent or resist “picking” in a process, item, or system. There is no single formal definition or standardized usage, and the meaning tends to vary by field. In general, antipick describes features, designs, or policies aimed at reducing the ease or likelihood of an unwanted selection, extraction, or tampering.

In security hardware, antipick commonly appears in discussions of lock design and protection. It refers to design choices that increase resistance to lock-picking techniques, such as specialized cylinder configurations or security pins. The term is often used descriptively in product literature rather than as a formal certification, with practitioners pointing to specific mechanisms rather than the umbrella label alone.

In packaging and manufacturing, antipick can describe tamper-resistance or anti-tamper features intended to deter opening by picking or prying at components or seals. This usage encompasses coatings, seals, and structural designs that make unauthorized access more difficult or more detectable.

Because antipick is not a standardized term, readers should look to field-specific documentation for precise meanings. The intent behind antipick usage is generally to enhance security, integrity, or control by making selective removal, opening, or choosing more challenging or detectable.

See also: anti-tamper, anti-pick mechanisms, security features, tamper-evident packaging.