classified

verbadjectivenouncommon in dialogue

Canada//ˈklæsəfaɪd//

Sorted into classes or categories.

verb

1
Also a form of classifysimple past and past participle of classify
Make sure all the field observations are classified by species.

Etymology

From classify + -ed.

adjective

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.

noun

1
informalA classified advertisement in a newspaper or magazine.
He ran a classified for the tools he wanted to sell.

Etymology

From classified advertisement, by shortening.

Forms

plural: classifieds
comparative: more classified
superlative: most classified

classic · Of or relating to the first class or rank, especially in…classical · Of or relating to the first class or rank, especially in…classics · Synonym of classical studies: the study of Ancient Greek and…

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.

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