white paper
noun
1
: a government report on any subject
especially
: a British publication that is usually less extensive than a blue book
2
: a detailed or authoritative report
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Europe must quickly find a way of beefing up its stocks of enablers, the white paper said.
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Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
Instead of solely relying on case studies and white papers, an interactive ROI calculator allows potential clients to input their own data—such as current costs, inefficiencies or revenue metrics—and be able to instantly see the financial benefits of the solution.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
Unfortunately, Fareed says the publication of the white paper failed to sway opinion or grasp media attention.
—Vitas Carosella, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
What Changes Mean for Americans Joining Family in the U.K.
The white paper said that a new policy for family migration will be set out before the end of the year.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
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Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
Instead of solely relying on case studies and white papers, an interactive ROI calculator allows potential clients to input their own data—such as current costs, inefficiencies or revenue metrics—and be able to instantly see the financial benefits of the solution.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
Unfortunately, Fareed says the publication of the white paper failed to sway opinion or grasp media attention.
—Vitas Carosella, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
What Changes Mean for Americans Joining Family in the U.K.
The white paper said that a new policy for family migration will be set out before the end of the year.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
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“White paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20paper. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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