English Explanatory Dictionary

classified

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. simple past and past participle of classify
adj
  1. Sorted into classes or categories.
  2. 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.
  3. Not meant to be disclosed by a person or organization.
noun
  1. A classified advertisement in a newspaper or magazine.

Pronunciation

/ˈklæsəfaɪd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-classified.wav

Word forms

classified more classified most classified classifieds

Etymology

From classify + -ed.

Related words

classification declassification reclassification bigot list on a need-to-know basis

Derived words

classified ad classified advertisement declassified nonclassified preclassified reclassified semiclassified subclassified superclassified unclassified
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