Classified

/ˈklæsəfaɪd/ · verb

Meaning

simple past and past participle of classify.

Definitions by Sense

1. simple past and past participle of classify
2. Sorted into classes or categories.
3. 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.
4. Not meant to be disclosed by a person or organization.
5. (informal) A classified advertisement in a newspaper or magazine.

Example Sentences

Make sure all the field observations are classified by species.

We do not discuss specific interrogation techniques because they are classified information.

Charlie: Where did you see this? Maverick: That's classified. I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you. Charlie: I have Top Secret clearance. The Pentagon sees to it that I know more than you.

I won't say who I'm going to the prom with; that's classified.

He ran a classified for the tools he wanted to sell.

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• more classified
• most classified
• classifieds

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