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Classified - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Classified means information or documents that are officially kept secret for security reasons, often by governments or organizations. It can also refer to things sorted into categories.

classified

/ˈklæsəˌfaɪd/ /ˈklɑːsɪfaɪd/

Definition:

Arranged in categories or marked as secret and restricted.

Synonyms:

categorized, confidential, secret, restricted, private

Part of Speech:

adjective, verb (past tense)

Antonyms:

unclassified, public, disclosed

Common Collocations:

classified information, classified ads, classified documents, classified material

Derivatives:

classify, classification, classifying

Usage Tips:

Use "classified" for secret documents or organized categories; avoid confusion with "classy."

Common Phrases:

top-secret classified, classified ad, classified material

Etymology:

From Latin "classis" (class) + "-fy" (make), meaning to arrange or designate as secret.

Examples:

  • 1. The government keeps the files classified for security reasons.
  • 2. She found a job through the classified ads in the newspaper.
  • 3. The report was declassified after 50 years.
  • 4. Only authorized personnel can access classified information.

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