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Pronunciation: US /ˈklæsɪfaɪd/

classified means: Officially kept secret by a government, so only people with permission can see or know it.

adjective

GOVERNMENT SECRETB2

Officially kept secret by a government, so only people with permission can see or know it.

  • These documents are classified.
  • She had permission to read classified files.
  • The officer refused to discuss classified information.

Similar words: secret, confidential

Opposites: unclassified

Common phrases: classified information, classified documents, classified files, classified material

PRIVATE SECRETB2

Kept private by a person or organization and not intended to be shared.

  • My birthday plans are classified.
  • The company kept its new designs classified.
  • Who I'm taking to the dance is classified.

Similar words: secret, confidential, private

Opposites: public

Common phrases: classified company information, classified plans, strictly classified

noun

SMALL ADVERTISEMENTB2

A short newspaper or magazine advertisement placed with others about the same subject.

  • She placed a classified to sell her bike.
  • I found the apartment through a classified.
  • The newspaper's classifieds include jobs and used cars.

Similar words: classified ad, classified advertisement

Common phrases: place a classified, newspaper classified, read a classified

Questions about classified

What does classified mean?

Officially kept secret by a government, so only people with permission can see or know it.

What is classified in other languages?

Türkçe: gizli · Español: clasificado · Français: classifié · Deutsch: geheim · Italiano: classificato · 日本語: 機密の

How do you pronounce classified?

It is pronounced /ˈklæsɪfaɪd/.

How do you use classified in a sentence?

These documents are classified. She had permission to read classified files.

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