white paper

/'wait'peip /

Thân thiện

The official white paper outlines new environmental policies.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An official government report: A detailed, authoritative document issued by a government or official body, typically outlining policy proposals, research findings, or statements on complex issues. It is intended to inform the public and lawmakers and often serves as a basis for future legislation or action. The term originates from the practice of binding such reports in white covers.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The government issued a white paper on the future of renewable energy.
  • The committee's findings were published in a comprehensive white paper.
  • Before drafting the new law, the ministry released a white paper for public consultation.

Advanced Usage

• "to publish/issue/release a white paper": The standard verbs used to describe the official act of making a white paper public.

  • The think tank plans to publish a white paper on economic inequality next month.

• "consultation white paper": A white paper specifically released to gather feedback from experts and the public before finalizing a policy.

  • The consultation white paper outlines several options for healthcare reform.

Variants and Related Words

• Green paper (n): A preliminary government report intended to stimulate discussion and invite public comment on a particular issue, often issued before a white paper.
  • The green paper on education sparked a nationwide debate.

Synonyms

• Report: A general term for a detailed account or statement.
• Policy document: A document outlining a course of action or principles.
• Position paper: A report detailing an organization's stance on an issue.

Related Phrases

• White paper strategy: A plan or approach centered around the development and use of white papers.
  • The company's marketing relies heavily on a white paper strategy to establish authority.

Related Idioms

Học thuật

Noun

1. a government report; bound in white

Từ đồng nghĩa

• white book