Added 9 October 2026
classified
/ˈklæsəfaɪd/ verb
verb Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about classified at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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simple past and past participle of classify
Make sure all the field observations are classified by species.
adjective
- Sorted into classes or categories.
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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.
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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.
noun
Origin
From classify + -ed.
From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA)