How Do You Spell DECLASS?

Pronunciation: [dɪklˈas] (IPA)

The word "Declass" is spelled with the letter "D", followed by "e", "c", "l", "a", "s", and "s". The phonetic transcription of this word is /dɪˈklæs/. The letter "D" is pronounced as /d/ and the next two letters, "e" and "c", are pronounced as /ɛ/ and /k/, respectively. The letter "l" is pronounced as /l/ and the last three letters, "a", "s", and "s", are pronounced as /æs/. The word "Declass" means to officially release information that was previously classified.

DECLASS Meaning and Definition

  1. Declass is a colloquial abbreviation for the term "declassification" and refers to the process of making previously classified information available to the public or reducing its level of classification. It involves the removal of secrecy or confidentiality from documents or materials that were previously deemed classified, thereby making them accessible to a wider audience.

    Declassification often occurs when classified documents or information are considered no longer sensitive or relevant to national security or other reasons for their classification have expired. Government agencies or organizations responsible for the classification process undertake declassification efforts to promote transparency and accountability by allowing citizens, historians, researchers, or journalists to access information that was previously restricted.

    The declassification process typically involves a thorough review of the classified material to determine its sensitivity and to ensure that its release will not harm ongoing operations, international relations, or national security interests. This review is conducted by authorized personnel who assess the content's classification level and make decisions regarding its declassification, either in part or in its entirety.

    Once declassified, the information may be released to the public through various means, including publication on websites, public archives, or accessible repositories. Declassification plays a crucial role in fostering democracy, encouraging an informed citizenry, and shedding light on historical events or government actions that were previously hidden from public scrutiny.

Common Misspellings for DECLASS

  • Declasq
  • Declasr
  • d eclass
  • de class
  • dec lass
  • decl ass
  • decla ss
  • declas s
  • decliis

Etymology of DECLASS

The word "Declass" is a colloquial abbreviation of the term "declassify". It is derived by combining the prefix "de-" meaning "reverse" or "undo" with the word "classify", which refers to categorizing or assigning something to a particular class or category. "Declassify" means to remove or alter the classification status of something, typically information or documents, making them no longer classified or restricted. The abbreviation "Declass" is often used as a verb to describe the act of declassifying information.

Similar spelling words for DECLASS

Conjugate verb Declass

CONDITIONAL

I would declass
you would declass
he/she/it would declass
we would declass
they would declass

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be declassing
you would be declassing
he/she/it would be declassing
we would be declassing
they would be declassing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have declass
you would have declass
he/she/it would have declass
we would have declass
they would have declass

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been declassing
you would have been declassing
he/she/it would have been declassing
we would have been declassing
they would have been declassing

FUTURE

I will declass
you will declass
he/she/it will declass
we will declass
they will declass

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be declassing
you will be declassing
he/she/it will be declassing
we will be declassing
they will be declassing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have declassed
you will have declassed
he/she/it will have declassed
we will have declassed
they will have declassed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been declassing
you will have been declassing
he/she/it will have been declassing
we will have been declassing
they will have been declassing

IMPERATIVE

you declass
we let´s declass

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to declass

PAST

I declassed
you declassed
he/she/it declassed
we declassed
they declassed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was declassing
you were declassing
he/she/it was declassing
we were declassing
they were declassing

PAST PARTICIPLE

declassed

PAST PERFECT

I had declassed
you had declassed
he/she/it had declassed
we had declassed
they had declassed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been declassing
you had been declassing
he/she/it had been declassing
we had been declassing
they had been declassing

PRESENT

I declass
you declass
he/she/it declasses
we declass
they declass

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am declassing
you are declassing
he/she/it is declassing
we are declassing
they are declassing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

declassing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have declassed
you have declassed
he/she/it has declassed
we have declassed
they have declassed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been declassing
you have been declassing
he/she/it has been declassing
we have been declassing
they have been declassing