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In some senses, classified is marked as informal. Watch for register when choosing this word.
adj
Sorted into classes or categories.
Formally assigned by a government to one of several levels of sensitivity, usually (in English) top secret, secret, confidential, and, in some countries, restricted; thereby making disclosure to unauthorized persons illegal.
We do not discuss specific interrogation techniques because they are classified information.
Charlie: Where did you see this? Maverick: That's classified. 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 be disclosed by a person or organization.
I won't say who I'm going to the prom with; that's classified.
noun
A classified advertisement in a newspaper or magazine.
He ran a classified for the tools he wanted to sell.