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Overclassification

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

Excessive classification..

Example Sentences

According to the bill’s sponsor, Representative Steve Driehaus, Democrat of Ohio, there were 362,000 F.O.I.A. requests last year, and almost a third of them still remain to be processed because of overclassification.

Synonyms for overclassification

Antonyms for overclassification

Related Words

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does overclassification mean?

Overclassification means Excessive classification..

What is a synonym for overclassification?

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What is the opposite of overclassification?

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How do you use overclassification in a sentence?

According to the bill’s sponsor, Representative Steve Driehaus, Democrat of Ohio, there were 362,000 F.O.I.A. requests last year, and almost a third of them still remain to be processed because of overclassification.

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