CLASSIFY Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

classify

verb

ˈkla-sə-ˌfī

Definition of classify

as in to rank

to arrange or assign according to type classify the baseball cards in your collection on the basis of rarity

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Relevance

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as in to organize

to put into a particular arrangement classify the information you got from the Internet by source

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Recent Examples of classify The 32-year-old Cuban's new home is in the Central African Republic, a country currently classified as an extreme-risk destination for Americans due to armed conflict, violent crime and the threat of terrorism. — Laura Romero, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026 For her, that includes celebrating when students pass AZELLA and are classified as proficient in English. — Rafael Carranza, ProPublica, 16 Sep. 2026 The United Nations has also classified Israel’s actions as genocide, but Israel and the United States, which are allies, have denied this. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2026 Clancy’s case could be classified as filicide — a parent killing their own children — or a triple homicide. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for classify

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Verb

Some Republican voters plan to simply vote for the incumbent and not rank in that race.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026
Lincoln County regained the top ranking two weeks ago when four-time champion Bowdon lost its second game.

— Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of rank

Verb

Much of the material that makes that private side visible survived thanks to his wife, actor Asunción Balaguer, who spent decades preserving and organizing his archive.

— Callum McLennan, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
In an effort to spread the word for the need for this bill, Rappaport has organized Connecticut joining the inaugural walk and peaceful rally for Long Term Care Reform.

— Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of organize

Verb

One of London’s historic Arts & Crafts houses has just been turned into six apartments—one of which is distinguished by a chic, designer interior.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026
Mallory Pullman, managing director at Mississippi Poison Control, said she’s seen an increase in such concentrated products in recent years, and consumers may not be able to distinguish them from natural kratom.

— Sudhin Thanawala, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of distinguish

Verb

Guests who need accessible room setups or transportation are encouraged to arrange these in advance of their visit.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
The White House also arranged for an elaborate military review that the leaders and their spouses observed before the Oval Office talks.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of arrange

Verb

Sanderson was ordered held without bail after pleading not guilty in Queens Criminal Court Thursday, records show.

— Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 26 Sep. 2026
Four people with knowledge of the matter, including a diplomatic source, told Reuters that the TPLF had ordered both companies to shut down the networks.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of order

Verb

There were a few families with tweens and teens, some of whom participated in kids’ club activities like scavenger hunts, whereas others relegated themselves to the set of computers in the lounge for long sessions of video games.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Cottage cheese, once relegated to diet plates and grandma’s fridge, is now landing on top of pasta, inside pancake batter and blended into dessert.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of relegate

Verb

Kardaris grouped ibogaine with other psychedelic or psychoactive substances that have drawn public interest.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
One of these political traditions – which can broadly be grouped as progressive nationalist – understood national sovereignty as the capacity to determine Brazil’s economic and political development on its own terms.

— Andre Pagliarini, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026

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