classified
VerbAdjektivSubstantivhäufig in Dialogen
- Kanada//ˈklæsəfaɪd//
Sorted into classes or categories.
Verb
- 1
Auch eine Form von classifysimple past and past participle of classify
Make sure all the field observations are classified by species.
Herkunft
From classify + -ed.
Adjektiv
- 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.
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.
- 3
Not meant to be disclosed by a person or organization.
I won't say who I'm going to the prom with; that's classified.
Substantiv
- 1
umgangssprachlichA classified advertisement in a newspaper or magazine.
He ran a classified for the tools he wanted to sell.
Herkunft
From classified advertisement, by shortening.
Formen
- Plural
- classifieds
- Komparativ
- more classified
- Superlativ
- most classified
classified · Sorted into classes or categories.
classmate · A student who is in the same class at school.classroom · A room, often in a school, where classes take place.classy · Elegant, highly stylish or fashionable.