Pronunciation: /ˈklæsɪˌfaɪd/
verb A word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. In this case, 'classified' is the past tense of the verb 'classify', which means to categorize or arrange things according to a particular system.
A1 The documents were classified as top secret.
A2 She classified the books by genre on the shelf.
B1 The information was classified for security reasons.
B2 The files were classified according to their importance.
C1 The data was classified into different categories for analysis.
C2 The documents were classified and stored in a secure database.
adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'classified' is describing something that is kept secret or restricted.
A1 The classified ads in the newspaper are for job openings.
A2 The classified information was only accessible to a select group of people.
B1 The classified documents were kept in a secure vault.
B2 The classified report contained sensitive information about the company's finances.
C1 The government agency deals with highly classified information that is top secret.
C2 The classified military operation was executed with precision and secrecy.
formal The documents are classified as top secret and access is restricted.
informal I can't tell you, it's classified information.
slang That's some classified stuff, man. Can't talk about it.
figurative Her emotions were classified as a well-guarded secret, hidden from everyone.
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