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Fromclassify +‎-ed.

classified

simplepast andpast participle ofclassify
Make sure all the field observations areclassified by species.

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classified (comparativemoreclassified,superlativemostclassified)

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Coordinate terms:classed,categorized,grouped
Formally assigned by agovernment to one of severallevels ofsensitivity, usually (in English)top secret,secret,confidential, and, in some countries,restricted; thereby makingdisclosure tounauthorized personsillegal.
We do not discuss specific interrogation techniques because they areclassified information.
- 1986, Jim Cash, Jack Epps Jr.,Top Gun (motion picture):
  Charlie: Where did you see this?
  Maverick: That'sclassified. I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.
  Charlie: I have Top Secret clearance. The Pentagon sees to it that I know more than you.
Not meant to bedisclosed by a person ororganization.
Coordinate terms:private,secret
I won't say who I'm going to theprom with; that'sclassified.