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declassified

 

[ diːˈklæsɪfaɪdɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

government documents

Declassified refers to information or documents that have been officially declared no longer classified or restricted from public release. This process typically involves the review of sensitive material that is deemed no longer a threat to national security. Once declassified, the information can be accessed by the public or relevant entities without limitations. This term is frequently used in contexts involving governmental and military documentation.

Synonyms

disclosed, opened, released, unclassified

Examples of usage

  • The declassified documents provide new insights into the historical event.
  • After years, the government finally released the declassified files.
  • Researchers were able to study the declassified material for their analysis.

Translations

Translations of the word "declassified" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desclassificado

🇮🇳 अवर्गीकृत

🇩🇪 deklassifiziert

🇮🇩 dideklasifikasi

🇺🇦 декласифікований

🇵🇱 deklasifikowany

🇯🇵 非機密の

🇫🇷 déclassifié

🇪🇸 desclasificado

🇹🇷 sınıf dışı bırakılmış

🇰🇷 비밀 해제된

🇸🇦 غير مصنف

🇨🇿 deklasifikovaný

🇸🇰 deklasifikovaný

🇨🇳 解密的

🇸🇮 deklasificiran

🇮🇸 aflýst

🇰🇿 жарияланған

🇬🇪 გაფორმებული

🇦🇿 sınıftan çıxarılmış

🇲🇽 desclasificado

Etymology

The term 'declassified' is derived from the prefix 'de-', which indicates removal or reversal, and 'classified', which originates from the word 'classify'. 'Classify' has its roots in the Latin word 'classificare', meaning to arrange in classes or categories. The practice of classifying information began in the early 20th century, particularly with the rise of governmental and military secrecy in connection with national security. The process of declassification became more common after the Cold War, as increased demands for transparency led to laws governing the disclosure of previously restricted information. The Freedom of Information Act, enacted in 1966 in the United States, was pivotal in setting the stage for the systematic declassification of government documents. Over time, declassification has become an important tool for accountability and public trust in government operations.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,991, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.