Definitions for Confidential
ˌkɒn fɪˈdɛn ʃəlcon·fi·den·tial

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.5 / 2 votes

1. confidentialadjective

   entrusted with private information and the confidence of another

   "a confidential secretary"

2. confidential, secretadjective

   (of information) given in confidence or in secret

   "this arrangement must be kept confidential"; "their secret communications"

3. confidentialadjective

   denoting confidence or intimacy

   "a confidential approach"; "in confidential tone of voice"

4. confidentialadjective

   the level of official classification for documents next above restricted and below secret; available only to persons authorized to see documents so classified

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. confidentialadjective

   (meant to be) kept secret within a certain circle of persons; not intended to be known publicly

   The newspaper claims a leaked confidential report by the government admits to problems with corrupt MPs.

2. Etymology: From confidentia.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. confidential

   Confidentiality involves a set of rules or a promise usually executed through confidentiality agreements that limits the access or places restrictions on certain types of information.

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1. confidential

   Confidential refers to information, communication, or documents that are intended to be kept secret or private, and not disclosed or made accessible to unauthorized individuals, groups, or the public. It often pertains to sensitive or proprietary material whose unauthorized dissemination could potentially result in harm, loss, or violation of privacy.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Confidentialadjective

   enjoying, or treated with, confidence; trusted in; trustworthy; as, a confidential servant or clerk

2. Confidentialadjective

   communicated in confidence; secret

3. Etymology: [Cf. F. confidentiel.]

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1. Confidential

   Confidential is the debut solo album by rapper M-1. It was Released on March 21, 2006. The album is a DualDisc, with a DVD side featuring a twenty minute documentary on the making of Confidential and the entire album in stereo sound. Confidential features guest appearances from M-1's dead prez partner Stic.man, Q-Tip, Cassandra Wilson, Styles P, Ghostface Killah, and K'naan. The album features the single "'Til We Get There", which was voted into rotation on New York's Hot 97. The single's music video was shown on BET's 106 & Park as well as a number of other stations.

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1. confidential

   Private personal data or information

   Confidential information or data relating to a person is private and respected.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 17, 2020  

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1. confidential

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British National Corpus

1. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Confidential' in Adjectives Frequency: #961

How to pronounce Confidential?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Confidential in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Confidential in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of Confidential in a Sentence

1. White House:

   Throughout his confirmation process, Judge Kavanaugh has had 65 meetings with senators -- including with Sen. Feinstein -- sat through over 30 hours of testimony, addressed over 2,000 questions in a public setting and additional questions in a confidential session. Not until the eve of his confirmation has Sen. Feinstein or anyone raised the specter of new' information' about him.

2. Linda Cardellini:

   The one thing that being on ER has changed is that I’m more recognizable because it’s the first time where I played someone where I look like her on the street. I could stand next to the poster for Scooby-Doo and nobody would know that it’s me. (Cinema Confidential; March 23, 2004)

3. Stephen Collins:

   Forty years ago, I did something terribly wrong that I deeply regret, i have been working to atone for it ever since. I've decided to address these issues publicly because two months ago, various news organizations published a recording made by my then-wife, Faye Grant, during a confidential marriage therapy session in January, 2012. This session was recorded without the therapist's or my knowledge or consent.

4. Douglas Frank:

   I am working with dozens of election officials across the country. I keep their identities confidential unless they wish to go public.

5. Mark Fitzgibbons:

   The IRS can’t keep its information confidential, they’ve been hacked.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Confidential
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Confidential
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confidential
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Confidential
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Confidential