1
as in ranking
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 organizing
to put into a particular arrangement
classify the information you got from the Internet by source
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Recent Examples of classifying
The team began sorting through possible origins for this high-energy neutrino particle by acting like cosmic forensic detectives, classifying the detection of the particle as a crime scene and hunting for potential clues that point toward a culprit.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
28 May 2026
Researchers debuted an inventory for classifying apocalyptic belief, comprising anthropogenic causality, theogenic causality, imminence, personal control, and the question of whether the end is a good or bad thing.
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Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
The payload was flagged by 27 antivirus engines as malicious, classifying it as Trojan and infostealer.
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Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
21 May 2026
There's an emerging market for concierge and longevity clinics, where physicians are offering unregulated peptides by classifying them as supplements rather than as drugs to enhance specific functions rather than treat disease.
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Teresa Maalouf,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2026
But as other reality-TV subgenres similarly flourished over the two-plus decades since, the Emmys responded by micro-classifying the shows and pushing most of them to the Creative Arts ceremony.
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Joe Reid,
Vulture,
10 May 2026
Rising costs already limit access to higher education for many, and recent federal policies incorrectly classifying nursing as a nonprofessional degree will only further restrict access to financing for nursing school applicants.
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Nicholas A. Giordano,
STAT,
8 May 2026
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is the organization responsible for classifying celestial bodies.
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Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
Isaacman is referring to the American astronomer who discovered Pluto in 1930, classifying it as a planet.
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Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
29 Apr. 2026
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
28 May 2026
Researchers debuted an inventory for classifying apocalyptic belief, comprising anthropogenic causality, theogenic causality, imminence, personal control, and the question of whether the end is a good or bad thing.
—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
The payload was flagged by 27 antivirus engines as malicious, classifying it as Trojan and infostealer.
—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
21 May 2026
There's an emerging market for concierge and longevity clinics, where physicians are offering unregulated peptides by classifying them as supplements rather than as drugs to enhance specific functions rather than treat disease.
—
Teresa Maalouf,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2026
But as other reality-TV subgenres similarly flourished over the two-plus decades since, the Emmys responded by micro-classifying the shows and pushing most of them to the Creative Arts ceremony.
—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
10 May 2026
Rising costs already limit access to higher education for many, and recent federal policies incorrectly classifying nursing as a nonprofessional degree will only further restrict access to financing for nursing school applicants.
—
Nicholas A. Giordano,
STAT,
8 May 2026
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is the organization responsible for classifying celestial bodies.
—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
Isaacman is referring to the American astronomer who discovered Pluto in 1930, classifying it as a planet.
—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classifying
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Some human rights experts have said that detaining such a high-ranking and high-profile doctor has left a chilling effect.
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The list considered 13 indicators and weights to measure global research performance and reputation, ranking the world's 2,250 top universities.
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Talent agencies are organizing around the same principle.
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Tiny bulging eyes form long before the animal resembles a shark at all and its future face exists only as clusters of migrating cells, slowly organizing themselves into the structures that will eventually become jaws, cartilage and sensory organs.
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One of the most distinguishing features of the new planes are the colors painted on its exterior.
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As EltaMD’s hero product, the UV Clear sunscreen has a seal of approval from Brooke Shields and the Kardashians, distinguishing itself from the crowd based on a few key attributes.
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Angelina Guatemala, 64, counted on federal food stamps after retiring a couple of years ago in Ogden, Kansas, from assorted jobs arranging flowers, decorating cakes in shops, and preparing meals.
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Let the flowers rest in the bucket of water for an hour to rehydrate fully before arranging them.
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Unlike standalone projects developed individually, Lightshift is grouping the installations into a larger portfolio.
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The Batch Zero framework aims to speed up the study process by grouping qualified projects of at least 75 MW into one study so ERCOT can assess demand, allocate grid capacity and identify transmission upgrades.
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Rather than guessing how a frame might look, shoppers can use digital tools to get a better sense of fit and appearance before ordering.
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The place was largely filled with Japanese families and folks in their late 20s, all ordering bowls of spaghetti infused with interesting flavors like cod roe, shiso leaves and seaweed.
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Witter is Desert Vintage’s longest-serving employee, save for its current owners, Roberto Cowan and Salima Boufelfel, and is in charge of categorizing and dating the rare and glorious treasures that come through the shop’s doors.
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The reforms also open up the possibility of categorizing gangs and drug cartels as terrorist groups.
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Though the team attempted to dismiss the controversy with that response, Agrest noted that the statement did not include an apology for relegating the Spanish-language broadcasters in favor of their English-speaking counterparts.
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Decades ago, two six-year-olds went missing for thirty-six hours, sparking a media frenzy that they had been briefly abducted by UFOs but eventually relegating them to a pop cultural punchline.
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“Classifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classifying. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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