How Do You Spell DECLASSIFYING?

Pronunciation: [dɪklˈasɪfˌa͡ɪɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "declassifying" is spelled with a soft "s" sound, represented by the letter "c," followed by the letter "i." The "i" in this word represents the short "i" sound, pronounced as /ɪ/. The next two syllables are spelled with the letter "f" followed by the letter "y," representing the consonant blend /fl/. The final syllable is spelled with the letter "y" followed by the suffix "-ing." The word means to remove a classification or designation from something.

DECLASSIFYING Meaning and Definition

1. Declassifying refers to the act of removing the classification or secrecy designation from a government document, file, or piece of information, allowing it to become accessible to the public or those without security clearance. This process involves changing the status of a classified material or document to an unclassified one, and it is typically carried out by authorities or individuals responsible for information security and classification systems within governments, intelligence agencies, or other organizations.

   When a document is classified, it means that access to it is restricted due to the sensitive nature of its content, usually pertaining to national security, defense strategies, intelligence operations, diplomatic relations, or confidential internal policies. Declassifying such documents involves the review and reassessment of their content, with the aim of determining that their disclosure will no longer pose a risk or harm to the concerned entity or its interests.

   The declassification process often includes the removal of specific information, redaction of sensitive content, or the application of extensive blackouts to protect any data that could still be deemed classified. Documents may also undergo a review by multiple individuals or committees before being declassified, ensuring adherence to established guidelines and regulations concerning the release of previously classified information.

   Declassification contributes to fostering transparency, accountability, and open governance, as it allows the public to access historical records, understand past events, and scrutinize the actions of governments or organizations. It serves as a means of providing greater insight into previously secretive or confidential matters, enabling a more informed and participatory society.

Common Misspellings for DECLASSIFYING

• deeclassifying
• declassfying
• declassfyng
• Decleasifying

Etymology of DECLASSIFYING

The word "declassifying" is derived from a combination of the prefix "de-" meaning "reverse" or "undo" and the word "classifying". "Classifying" is the present participle form of the verb "classify". The verb "classify" comes from the Latin word "classificare", which is a combination of "classis" (class) and "facere" (to make). The term "declassifying" refers to the act of removing something from its classified state or status.

Similar spelling words for DECLASSIFYING

• declassified,
• declassify,
• declassification,
• Classifying.

Conjugate verb Declassifying

CONDITIONAL

I would declassify

we would declassify

you would declassify

he/she/it would declassify

they would declassify

FUTURE

I will declassify

we will declassify

you will declassify

he/she/it will declassify

they will declassify

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have declassified

we will have declassified

you will have declassified

he/she/it will have declassified

they will have declassified

PAST

I declassified

we declassified

you declassified

he/she/it declassified

they declassified

PAST PERFECT

I had declassified

we had declassified

you had declassified

he/she/it had declassified

they had declassified

PRESENT

I declassify

we declassify

you declassify

he/she/it declassifies

they declassify

PRESENT PERFECT

I have declassified

we have declassified

you have declassified

he/she/it has declassified

they have declassified

I am declassifying

we are declassifying

you are declassifying

he/she/it is declassifying

they are declassifying

I was declassifying

we were declassifying

you were declassifying

he/she/it was declassifying

they were declassifying

I will be declassifying

we will be declassifying

you will be declassifying

he/she/it will be declassifying

they will be declassifying

I have been declassifying

we have been declassifying

you have been declassifying

he/she/it has been declassifying

they have been declassifying

I had been declassifying

we had been declassifying

you had been declassifying

he/she/it had been declassifying

they had been declassifying

I will have been declassifying

we will have been declassifying

you will have been declassifying

he/she/it will have been declassifying

they will have been declassifying

I would have declassified

we would have declassified

you would have declassified

he/she/it would have declassified

they would have declassified

I would be declassifying

we would be declassifying

you would be declassifying

he/she/it would be declassifying

they would be declassifying

I would have been declassifying

we would have been declassifying

you would have been declassifying

he/she/it would have been declassifying

they would have been declassifying