confidential

2 definitions • 7 examples

secret or private, often in a formal, business, or military situation:

All information will be treated as strictly confidential.

private, and intended to be kept secret:

confidential data/documents/information, etc. Prosecutors were not able to obtain confidential data from corporations without first receiving written approval from the department.

keep sth/remain confidential The bill would allow a business to keep its dealings confidential.

The company's former employees had made improper use of highly confidential information, such as names and addresses of customers.

All the employee questionnaires will be treated as strictly confidential.

confidential advice

The letter was marked "confidential".