reclassify

verb

re·​clas·​si·​fy (ˌ)rē-ˈkla-sə-ˌfī 

reclassified; reclassifying; reclassifies

transitive verb

: to move from one class, classification, or category to another : to classify again

… in the 1980s, amphetamines were reclassified as controlled substances, which restricted their availability.

—Stephen Rae

reclassify the product to boost sales

Examples of reclassify in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In fact, reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III drug would be a self-own for the Republican Party in 2026. — Bob Woods, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026

There had been speculation for some time that Bardwell might reclassify and report to KU for the 2026-27 school year. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026

But Ron Magill of the Zoo Miami Foundation strongly opposes the idea of reclassifying the monkeys as native. — Ted Scouten, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

The group contends the reinterpretation runs counter to Congress’s intent, costs taxpayers money, and could ultimately benefit other companies — including Novo Nordisk and potentially Eli Lilly — if more drugs are later reclassified as biologics. — Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 7 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reclassify

• acidify
• alveoli
• antinomy
• areolae
• demystify
• detoxify
• disqualify
• diversify
• electrify
• exemplify
• fasciculi
• identify