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
Antonie (1)-Czech
TerÉZiaTE-ray-zee-aw (Hungarian)Hungarian, Slovak
Keld-Danish
Fabricia-Ancient Roman
Ceferinothe-fe-REE-no (Spanish), se-fe-REE-no (Latin American Spanish)Spanish
WernerVER-ner (German), VER-nər (Dutch), WER-nər (Dutch)German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish