Confidential - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌkɑːnfɪˈdenʃl|  American pronunciation of the word confidential
Brit.  |kɒnfɪˈdenʃ(ə)l|  British pronunciation of the word confidential

adjective

- entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
a confidential secretary
- (of information) given in confidence or in secret (syn: secret)
this arrangement must be kept confidential
- denoting confidence or intimacy
a confidential approach
in confidential tone of voice
- the level of official classification for documents next above restricted and below secret; available only to persons authorized to see documents so classified

Extra examples

These documents are completely confidential.

“I have something to tell you,” John said in a confidential tone.

Her voice was quiet and confidential.

She worked as a confidential secretary to the mayor for many years.

Doctors are required to keep patients' records completely confidential.

The information will be regarded as strictly confidential (=completely confidential).

His voice sank into a confidential whisper.

He was dismissed for sending confidential report to the newspaper.

This is a secret and confidential communication which I am trusting you to answer on the sly.

The confidential documents are kept shut up in a strongbox.

How was I to know that the file was confidential?

The source of the information is irrelevant. Moreover, the information need not be confidential.

I need hardly remind you that this information is confidential.

I'd be obliged if you'd treat this matter as strictly confidential.

The envelope was marked 'Personal and Confidential'.

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