What is another word for declassification?
Pronunciation: [dɪklˌasɪfɪkˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Declassification is the act of making information that was previously classified or secret, public. There are many synonyms for this word such as disclosure, divulgence, expose, publication, release, and unveiling. These words all carry a similar meaning, but each has its own unique connotations. Disclosure and divulgence imply a release of information that was previously kept hidden or secret. Expose points more towards uncovering a scandal or the revealing of something that was previously unknown. Publication and release suggest that a decision was made to make the information widely available. Unveiling is a more dramatic term which suggests a grand or significant reveal.
