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    classify
    /ˈklasɪfʌɪ/

    verb

    • 1. arrange (a group of people or things) in classes or categories according to shared qualities or characteristics: "mountain peaks are classified according to their shape"
    • 2. designate (documents or information) as officially secret: "government officials classified 6.3 million documents in 1992"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCLASSIFY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of classify, a verb that means to divide things or people into groups according to their type or characteristics. See how to use classify in different contexts, such as biology, business, or law, with examples and translations.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › classifyClassify Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Jun 2, 2012 · Learn the meaning of classify, a verb that means to arrange in classes or to consider as belonging to a group. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries.

  4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishclassify verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Learn the meaning and usage of the verb classify, which means to arrange something in groups according to features that they have in common. See pictures, pronunciation, synonyms and extra examples of classify in different contexts.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCLASSIFY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of classify, a verb that means to divide things into groups or types according to some system or principle. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and usage examples of classify in British and American English.

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    Classify definition: to arrange or organize by classes; order according to class.. See examples of CLASSIFY used in a sentence.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › classifyClassify - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of classify. verb. arrange or order by classes or categories. “How would you classify these pottery shards--are they prehistoric?” synonyms: assort, class, separate, sort, sort out. see more. verb. assign to a class or kind. “How should algae be classified ?” synonyms: relegate. see more. verb.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › classifyCLASSIFY | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of classify, a verb that means to put people or things into groups by their type, size, etc. Find translations of classify in many languages, such as Chinese, Spanish, French, and more.