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 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

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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

Verb

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

Verb

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

Verb

Different manufacturers develop their own interfaces, forcing operators to consider compatibility before arranging fuel transfers.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026
Our meeting was arranged by Dana Gold, an attorney at the Government Accountability Project, a whistle-blower-advocacy organization.

— Eyal Press, New Yorker, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of arrange

Verb

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

Verb

Don't check out without ordering breakfast to your room to enjoy the sea air and truly wind down.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
If none of the three candidates are to Johnson’s liking, the mayor could order the CCPSA to select three different finalists within 30 days.

— Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of order

Verb

If the season ended today, it would be relegated to a lower division.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Nov. 2026
Jensen’s exit could scramble the AI chip market, elevate rivals that have been relegated to operating in Nvidia’s shadow, and ensure more chips stay in the US rather than in China, which could explain hyperscalers’ share rises Thursday.

— Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of relegate

Verb

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

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