classify

verb

clas·si·fy | \ ˈkla-sə-ˌfī

classified; classifying

Definition of classify

1 : to arrange in classes (see class entry 1 sense 3) classifying books according to subject matter

2 : to consider (someone or something) as belonging to a particular group The movie is classified as a comedy. The vehicle is classified as a truck.

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Examples of classify in a Sentence

Students will be learning about the ways scientists classify animals. The online system can classify books by subject.

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The share of independent contractors—which is how freelancers are typically classified—had shrunk since 2005. — The Editorial Board, WSJ, "The Real Cure for Economic Insecurity," 16 Jan. 2019 The low pay problem is largely related to how drivers are classified. — Alexia Fernández Campbell, Vox, "New York City passes nation’s first minimum pay rate for Uber and Lyft drivers," 5 Dec. 2018 As of September 2018, there are an estimated 22,000 public charging stations in the US and Canada that are classified as DC fast charging. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, "Electric cars still face a big hurdle: the charging system," 3 Oct. 2018 Someone leaked these memos which may be classified. — Fox News, "Rosenstein pushes back against New York Times report," 21 Sep. 2018 Carbon analysis is based on the way plants process carbon dioxide: most agricultural products are classified as C3 plants, while tropical grasses are usually C4 plants. — Lorraine Boissoneault, Smithsonian, "Rat Bones Reveal How Humans Transformed Their Island Environments," 7 June 2018 Although some details are classified, it was long assumed that the Air Force would salvo 4-5 GBIs per incoming warhead to ensure a successful intercept. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "Pentagon Claims Success in New Missile Defense Test," 26 Mar. 2019 But not all children who live in homes where food insecurity and financial instability are problems qualify for such lunches, as their parents or guardians might still bring in too much money to be classified as economically disadvantaged. — Nadra Nittle, Vox, "How states and crowdfunding are tackling the growing problem of student lunch debt," 27 Dec. 2018 These ingredients, in my opinion, are best classified as hydrating ingredients and can be used to make your skin look plumper...in the short-term. — Marci Robin, Allure, ""Newborn" Cream Claims to Give Adults Baby-Soft Skin With a Surprising Ingredient," 29 Oct. 2018

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