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The correct spelling is top secret.
How to pronounce top secret
adjective
Say it like: Top- se-cre-t
The correct spelling is top secret. Information classified at the highest level of sensitivity by a government, based on an assessment that it would cause exceptionally grave damage to national security if disclosed. For example: "NSA's report on the Liberty incident was originally classified top secret."
Usage Examples
“NSA's report on the Liberty incident was originally classified top secret.”
“Steve Jobs set up a top secret team to design the Macintosh.”
Definition
adjective
- 1.Information classified at the highest level of sensitivity by a government, based on an assessment that it would cause exceptionally grave damage to national security if disclosed.
- 2.A level of security clearance needed to access such information.
- 3.Pertaining to any especially sensitive closed-room activities.
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