classified

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adjective

clas·​si·​fied ˈkla-sə-ˌfīd 

1

: divided into classes or placed in a class

classified ads

2

: withheld from general circulation for reasons of national security

classified information

classified

2 of 2

noun

: an advertisement grouped with others according to subject

—usually used in plural

Examples of classified in a Sentence

Adjective

The part of the report that includes classified information was removed before the report was made public.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Many of the details of the retrofitting on the new plane are considered classified. — Rachel Scott, ABC News, 9 July 2026

Furthermore, that same outlet, again citing classified documents, in March reported on the munitions Russia is expected to supply with these warplanes. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Noun

Interest in stargazing campsites is substantially larger than generally recognized, says Juliana Baena of RV Trader, an online classifieds site for buying and selling new and used recreational vehicles. — Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Jumia has become a smaller company in the last four years, shuttering in three countries — South Africa, Tunisia and Algeria — and quitting services like food delivery, travel and classifieds. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 8 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1789, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1909, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for classified

• actinide
• aldehyde
• alkoxide
• alongside
• amplified
• arsenide
• beautified
• biocide
• bisulphide
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide

Kids Definition

classified

1 of 2 adjective

clas·​si·​fied ˈklas-ə-ˌfīd 

1

: divided into classes or placed in a class

classified ads

2

: withheld from the knowledge of the general public for reasons of national security

classified information

classified

2 of 2 noun

: an advertisement grouped with others of the same kind

—usually used in plural