sensitive compartmented information facility
noun
variants
or less commonly Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility
plural sensitive compartmented information facilities also Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities
: a specially designed and secure room or enclosure in which highly classified government documents can be viewed by authorized personnel : scif
The 90,000-square-foot building includes secure spaces compliant with classified work requirements for the U.S. government, also known as sensitive compartmented information facilities.—
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The endeavor has led to the creation of more safes and sensitive compartmented information facilities – also known as SCIFs – to help facilitate the sharing of classified materials.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2024
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Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2024
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“Sensitive compartmented information facility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sensitive%20compartmented%20information%20facility. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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