white paper



white paper

1. An official report issued by the government. The phrase is often capitalized. Primarily heard in UK, Australia, Canada. That issue will be addressed in a white paper later today.
2. By extension, an official report issued by any group or organization. Yes, we will issue a white paper to our stockholders informing them of these changes.
See also: paper, white

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Yuzukiyoo-zoo-keeJapanese
Margit-Hungarian, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Estonian
Cyneheard-Anglo-Saxon
Cecelia[si'si:ljə]
Makana-Hawaiian
Childress['tʃildris]