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- [dee-klas-uh-fahy]
- /diˈklæs əˌfaɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dee-klas-uh-fahy]
- /diˈklæs əˌfaɪ/
Definitions of declassification word
- verb with object declassification to remove the classification from (information, a document, etc.) that restricts access in terms of secrecy, confidentiality, etc. Compare classification (def 5). 1
- noun declassification The process of declassifying, process of making non-restricted. 1
- noun declassification An instance of the declassifying process. 0
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Origin of declassification
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65; de- + classify
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Parts of speech for Declassification
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
declassification popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
declassification usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for declassification
noun declassification
- release — to lease again.
- publication — the act of publishing a book, periodical, map, piece of music, engraving, or the like.
- delimitation — delimit.
- decontrol — When governments decontrol an activity, they remove controls from it so that companies or organizations have more freedom.
Antonyms for declassification
noun declassification
- restriction — something that restricts; a restrictive condition or regulation; limitation.
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