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Definition confidential in American English

confidential adjective

adjective
/ˌkɑnfɪˈdenʃ(ə)l/
1

confidential documents or information must be kept secret

Example

The reports are treated as strictly confidential.

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2

showing that what you are going to say must be kept secret

Example

His confidential manner led me to expect important news.

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Definition confidential in American English