classify

verb

ˈkla-sə-ˌfī How to pronounce classify (audio)
Definition of classifynext
1
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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2
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 professional and business services sector, as the agency classifies it, gained 70,000 jobs, blowing past its average monthly gain of 15,000 over the past year. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2026 During the sentencing, Kavedza said that 183 victims died of starvation, defined as a complete lack of food, and the other eight were classified as murder by direct homicide. — CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026 The calving season lasts from November through April, and is a particularly important stretch of time given that the species is classified as critically endangered by the IUCN Red List. — Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2026 The World Health Organization identifies cadmium as toxic to the kidneys and skeletal system and classifies it as a human carcinogen. — Rafael De Toledo, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for classify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classify
  1. rank
  2. organize
  3. distinguish
  4. arrange
  5. categorize
  6. order
  7. relegate
  8. group
Verb
  • The Buckeyes hadn’t been ranked so low, excluding the 2020 pandemic season, since 2014.
    — Eric Olson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
  • In Colorado, one of only a few states that publish the amounts wagered by sport, table tennis, which is prized among gamblers for its speed, is now the fourth most popular, ranking above soccer and hockey.
    — New Yorker, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of rank
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  • Walter Glomb, executive director of the Connecticut State Council on Developmental Disabilities, said Thursday’s gathering was organized to send a message to Lamont not to mess with disability services.
    — Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The Texas politician, whose own presidential and Senate bids have failed, has thrown himself into organizing.
    — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of organize
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  • Besides location, all that distinguishes huts are private plunge pools and outdoor showers (for those who like a little island breeze where the sun don’t shine).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • These exemptions distinguish ordinary promotional pricing from algorithms that use personal information to determine individualized prices.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of distinguish
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  • The displays can be arranged in either landscape or portrait orientation, depending on your preferences.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Paddle surf excursions can be booked via the concierge, as well as leather workshops, wine or olive oil tastings, vineyard tours, and boat trips—all are arranged via local third-party companies to ensure the most authentic experience possible.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of arrange
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  • Drawing on her background in cultural anthropology, Cathy Orr, cofounder of The Uncluttered Life, says grouping similar items is a natural inclination and that humans make sense of their environment by categorizing it.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Nov. 2026
  • An easy way to categorize the many options available is by their method of installation.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of categorize
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  • Carter ordered an expedited hearing on the state’s and county’s motions to dismiss the case and the government’s motion for a preliminary injunction.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Rolón has ordered three criminal investigations into the Ueno Bank crisis, including claims involving Peña and other current and former government officials, the prosecutor's office said Thursday.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of order
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  • In Endless Awe & Agony [Pack/Create] At the tender age of 23, the Australian singer-songwriter Daine has already lived a few different musical lives, from teenaged emo pop-rap offerings (now relegated to YouTube) to a requisite hyperpop baddie era.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The only clunky connection on the iMac isn't even on the all-in-one desktop itself but is instead relegated to the power brick.
    — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of relegate
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  • Drawing on her background in cultural anthropology, Cathy Orr, cofounder of The Uncluttered Life, says grouping similar items is a natural inclination and that humans make sense of their environment by categorizing it.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Its antique silver hue would look beautiful as the star of a holiday table or on a mantel, grouped with other candleholders.
    — Brittany VanDerBill, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of group

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“Classify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classify. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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