declassify

Meanings

• Verb

  To make (classified information) available to the public or to unauthorized persons.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with declassify
defy , deny , spy , lie , tie , sky , bye , buy , try

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Variants

List of all variants of declassify that leads to same result
declassification , declassifications , declassified , declassifies , declassify , declassifying

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Etymology

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Originally from the military context, where it meant to remove the classification markings from documents or information.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'declassify' was first used in the United States during World War II.

2. Declassification of information can lead to significant historical discoveries and a better understanding of past events.

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Related Concepts

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1. Classification: The process of labeling information with a security clearance level to restrict access.

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Culture

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In the context of government and intelligence, declassification is a significant process that allows the public to access information that was previously restricted.

How to Memorize "declassify"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a document with classified markings being crossed out or removed.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of making information public.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Declassify: Make it public, available, clear, safe, and finalize'.

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