How to pronounce classified

Say it like this: /ˈklæsəfaɪd/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

British

What does classified mean?

adjSorted into classes or categories.

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 unaut

“We do not discuss specific interrogation techniques because they are classified information.”

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.”

nounA classified advertisement in a newspaper or magazine.

“He ran a classified for the tools he wanted to sell.”

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