unclassified
adjective
un·clas·si·fied
ˌən-ˈkla-sə-ˌfīd 
1
: not subject to a security classification
unclassified information
2
: not placed or belonging in a class
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The policy extended beyond classified information, and included a prohibition on reporting even unclassified material without the approval of Pentagon officials.
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Jason Breslow, NPR, 21 Mar. 2026
Google has been offering AI tools to civilians and military personnel for unclassified work.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Warren asked for an unclassified reply by March 27.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
His company's software can update both classified and unclassified systems, often with a tablet, and the Pentagon is buying.
—Brandon Lingle, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Mar. 2026
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Jason Breslow, NPR, 21 Mar. 2026
Google has been offering AI tools to civilians and military personnel for unclassified work.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Warren asked for an unclassified reply by March 27.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
His company's software can update both classified and unclassified systems, often with a tablet, and the Pentagon is buying.
—Brandon Lingle, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Unclassified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unclassified. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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unclassified
adjective
un·clas·si·fied
ˌən-ˈklas-ə-ˌfīd
: not classified
especially
: not requiring special treatment for purposes of security
unclassified documents
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