unclassified

American  

[uhn-klas-uh-fahyd] / ʌnˈklæs əˌfaɪd /

adjective

1. not assigned to a class or category; not arranged according to characteristics.

   Reported instances fall into two main types, with a few unclassified anomalies.

2. (of data, documents, etc.) not belonging to a category that is restricted for reasons of security; not secret.

   unclassified plans; unclassified information.

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unclassified British  

/ ʌnˈklæsɪˌfaɪd /

adjective

1. not arranged in any specific order or grouping

2. (of information) not possessing a security classification

3. (of football results) not arranged in any special order or in divisions

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Etymology

Origin of unclassified

First recorded in 1860–65; un- ¹ + classified

Example Sentences

“It’s clear from the FBI’s response that the unclassified record the Oversight Committee subpoenaed exists, but they are refusing to provide it to the committee,” Mr. Comer said.

From Washington Times

But unclassified U.S. intelligence reports dating back as far as 1999 contend that the Kim regime acquired materials for its weapons of mass destruction program from “firms in China.”

From Washington Times

“I therefore call upon the Department to publicly release the After-Action Review’s already unclassified executive summary, findings, and recommendations sections immediately, and an unclassified version of the complete document within 60 days.”

From Washington Times

"But it wasn't an option and they strongly encouraged Jared to graduate," she said, with her son being given an unclassified degree.

From BBC

Experts for the Center for a New American Security think tank, whose research includes war-gaming possible conflicts using realistic scenarios and unclassified information, played the red team.

From Seattle Times

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