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Definitions of white list words

noun white list a list of novels, motion pictures, etc., deemed suitable for juveniles, members of a particular faith, or other specified groups of individuals. 1
noun white list a list of persons thought by a business concern to be qualified or otherwise suitable for employment. 1
noun white list a list of individuals, organizations, etc., having security clearance from government officials. 1
noun white list a list of business establishments approved for patronage because of hiring practices, religious or political affiliations, etc. 1
noun white list a list kept by a labor union, containing the names of employers who maintain working conditions approved by the union. 1
noun white list Digital Technology. a list of email addresses or web addresses that are allowed to pass through a spam filter. 1

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1905-10

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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