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
Prokopiyprah-KO-peeRussian
Olufunmilayoo-loo-foo-mee-LIE-oWestern African, Yoruba
DaedalusDED-ə-ləs (English)Greek Mythology (Latinized)
JeffersonJEF-ər-sənEnglish
Hinatahee-nah-tahJapanese
Asmaa-Arabic