Definition

Organized into specific groups or categories, often for privacy or security reasons.

Example

The government released some information, but much of it remains classified.

Conversation

Did you hear about that classified report that was leaked?

Yeah, I saw some headlines about it. It's pretty wild!

I wonder how they got access to such classified information.

Probably someone on the inside — it’s always the insiders, right?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A type of advertisement that is organized with similar ads based on a specific topic or category.

Example

I found a job opening in the classified section of the newspaper.

Conversation

Have you checked the local newspaper for classified ads?

Not yet, but I heard there are some good deals in there.

I found a few interesting things in the classified section last week.

Root Explanation

Classified → It is formed from "classis" (from Latin, meaning a class or division) and "-fied" (from Latin "facere", meaning to make or do). The word "classified" means made into classes or categories, often referring to information that is organized or designated for specific access.

Memory Tip

Think of 'class' as a way to organize things into groups, and '-fied' means to make. So, classified means something that has been made into specific groups or categories.

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