How do you pronounce classified?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˈklæsəfaɪd/.

classified

/ˈklæsəfaɪd/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.26 in modern English

Syllables: clas-si-fied
IPA: /ˈklæsəfaɪd/

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Meaning

verb

simple past and past participle of classify

adj

Sorted into classes or categories.

adj

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.

adj

Not meant to be disclosed by a person or organization.

noun

A classified advertisement in a newspaper or magazine.

Informal

Example Sentences

"Make sure all the field observations are classified by species."
"We do not discuss specific interrogation techniques because they are classified information."
"Charlie: Where did you see this? Maverick: That's classified. I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you. Charlie: I have Top Secret clearance. The Pentagon sees to it that I know more than you."
"I won't say who I'm going to the prom with; that's classified."
"He ran a classified for the tools he wanted to sell."

Etymology

From classify + -ed.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈklæsəfaɪd/

Usage

Informal

Inflected Forms

more classified (comparative) most classified (superlative) classifieds (plural)

Derived Forms

declassified nonclassified preclassified reclassified semiclassified subclassified superclassified unclassified

Phrases

classified ad classified advertisement bigot list on a need-to-know basis

Frequently Paired Words

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

Synonyms

classified ad classified advertisement

Rhymes With

declassified reclassified pacified