Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
declassify
verb
/diːˈklæs.ɪ.faɪ/
Definition
To officially remove the classification status of information, making it accessible to the public.
Examples
- The government decided to declassify several documents related to the investigation.
- Once the information was declassified, researchers were able to access it and use it for their studies.
- He worked tirelessly to declassify data that had been hidden from the public for years.
Meaning
The act of declaring something that was previously classified as not classified, allowing it to be viewed or used without restrictions.
Synonyms
- Unclassified
- Release
- Disclose
- Open
