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classified¹
- /ˈklæsəfaɪd/ Canada, US
Where it comes from
From classify + -ed.
verb
- simple past and past participle of classify Make sure all the field observations are classified by species.
adjective more classified · most classified
- Sorted into classes or categories.
- Formally assigned by a government to one of several levels of sensitivity, usually (in English) top secret, secret, confidential, and, in some countries, restricted; thereby making disclosure to unauthorized persons illegal. We do not discuss specific interrogation techniques because they are classified information.
- Not meant to be disclosed by a person or organization. I won't say who I'm going to the prom with; that's classified.
classified²
- /ˈklæsəfaɪd/ Canada, US
Where it comes from
From classified advertisement, by shortening.
noun classifieds
- A classified advertisement in a newspaper or magazine. He ran a classified for the tools he wanted to sell.
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: categorized, sorted, sensitive, restricted, eyes-only, confidential, top-secret, secret, grouped, categorize, categorization, classification, category, organised, cataloged, structured
Translations
Every language
adj formally assigned to a level of sensitivity
| Español | confidencial, secreto |
|---|---|
| Português | confidencial, sigiloso, secreto |
| Ελληνικά | διαβαθισμένος diavathisménos |
adj not meant to be disclosed
| Español | confidencial, secreto |
|---|---|
| हिन्दी | गोपनीय gopnīya |
| Português | confidencial, secreto |
| Italiano | riservato, segreto, confidenziale |
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title = {classified},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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