Meaning of the word unclassified in English

What does unclassified mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

unclassified

US /ʌnˈklæs.ɪ.faɪd/
UK /ʌnˈklæs.ɪ.faɪd/

Adjective

1.

not officially designated as secret

Example:
The document was marked unclassified, meaning anyone could read it.
Most government reports are unclassified unless they contain sensitive information.
2.

not assigned to a particular class or category

Example:
The new species remained unclassified for years until further research was conducted.
The data was still raw and unclassified, making it difficult to analyze.