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white paper

[hwahyt pey-per, wahyt for 1; hwahyt-pey-per, wahyt for 2–4]
–noun
1. paper bleached white.
2. an official governmental report.
3. an authoritative report issued by any organization: The TV network presented its white paper on news coverage of major crimes.
4. an official British government publication on a specific subject prepared by a committee and presented to the House of Commons, usually reporting results of a recent investigation or summarizing policy.

Origin:
1560–70
white paper  
n.  
  1. A government report.
  2. An authoritative report on a major issue, as by a team of journalists.

White Paper

An informational document issued by companies trying to promote or highlight the significance of a planned product or service.

Investopedia Commentary

Similar to an offering memorandum, a white paper provides efficient delivery of detailed information on a product or service.

See also: Offering Memorandum

Also spelled: whitepaper

white paper publication
A short treatise whose purpose is to educate industry customers. See, e.g., Architecture Neutral Distribution Format.
(1997-10-24)

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