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eyes-only

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Meant to be read only, and not discussed, by the named recipient; classified.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: espionage, government, military, politics, war

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

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adjective satellite

Meaning 2

official classification for documents; meant to be seen by only the person to whom it is directed

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: strikt geheim — only in writing, not in speech
  • Dutch: strikt vertrouwelijk — only in writing, not in speech
  • Finnish: vain silmille — only in writing, not in speech
  • French: classé — only in writing, not in speech
  • Polish: poufny — only in writing, not in speech
  • Russian: то́лько ли́чно (tólʹko líčno) — only in writing, not in speech