white paper

noun

1
: a government report on any subject
especially : a British publication that is usually less extensive than a blue book
2
: a detailed or authoritative report

Examples of white paper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web World Liberty has not released an official white paper or formal business plan to the public. Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2024 For clothing that can't be washed or is dry clean only, use a clean white paper towel to blot excess oil from the area and take the garment to be dry cleaned as soon as possible. Tamara Gane, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024 Industry leaders collaborated on a white paper urging the UK government to make moves and implement variable extended producer responsibility (EPR) fees immediately to support sustainability and establish a circular economy in the region’s fashion industry. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2024 According to a World Liberty Financial white paper viewed by Coinbase, Herro was formerly associated with Dough Finance, a blockchain app that lost more than $2 million to hackers in July. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for white paper 

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Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of white paper was in 1884

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“White paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20paper. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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