classified
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈklæsɪfaɪd/
classified means: Officially kept secret by a government, so only people with permission can see or know it.
adjective
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.
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.
noun
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.
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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