Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

classified

[klas-uh-fahyd] / ˈklæs əˌfaɪd /
ADJECTIVE
top-secret
Synonyms
Antonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Upon arrival, he has to turn in his cellphone before spending up to 12 hours a day in “my SCIF,” the acronym for the secure chambers where senior officials discuss classified matters.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

Since its initial description in 2001, it has been classified as an ankylosaur, a group known for their tough, armored bodies.

From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026

The universities said they "strongly reject" that in-person, timetabled weekend teaching is classified as "distance learning", arguing it "defies common sense".

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Under California law, e-bikes and e-motorcycles are separately classified by motor power, top speed and whether the bike has working pedals.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Max Frankel asked the group to consider the risks of publishing classified documents in a time of war.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin