codify

verb

ˈkä-də-ˌfī How to pronounce codify (audio)
Definition of codifynext
1
as in to classify
to arrange or assign according to type codify these ancient cultures according to their political structures

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2
as in to organize
to put into a particular arrangement the rules for the game were codified over a hundred years ago

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Recent Examples of codify The legislation officially codifies into state law an administrative rule enforced late last year by Attorney General Catherine Hanaway. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026 Congress codified the ban into law in 2020, and said the F-35s could be transferred if Turkey no longer possessed the S-400s. — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 7 July 2026 The president has also sought to force Congress to pass voting legislation that would codify many parts of his executive orders into federal law. — Karen Yourish, New York Times, 2 July 2026 Work-permit levels for TPS were set in 1990 and the complex method for determining whether someone qualifies for asylum was codified in 1996. — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for codify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for codify
  1. classify
  2. organize
  3. rank
  4. arrange
  5. distinguish
  6. order
  7. relegate
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  • Additionally, the World Health Organization (WHO) classified it as a chronic disease in 1997.
    — Torie Bosch, STAT, 18 July 2026
  • Broadnose sevengill sharks are considered aggressive when provoked and are classified as dangerous in both Australia and New Zealand, per the Institute.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
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  • Nvidia organized this letter and also owns CUDA, the proprietary software layer that makes its hardware genuinely hard to leave.
    — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • That conversation led her to create her own employment application, organize hiring events and interview prospective employees.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Definition of organize
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  • Last year, the investment bank UBS ranked Miami as the top city globally at risk of a bubble — when value is overinflated, typically leading to a sharp drop or burst to correct course.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • Illicit finance and risks to consumers continue to be deep concerns that prompted compelling comments by two high ranking Senators last week.
    — Cleve Mesidor, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
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  • Every detail, from private transfers and pre- or post-cruise stays to exclusive local experiences, is thoughtfully arranged to create a seamless journey from beginning to end.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
  • Graham said, in one case, staff helped arrange transportation after a school required a young mother to walk more than a mile to a bus stop while carrying her baby, books and backpack.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Definition of arrange
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  • This dual role distinguishes Intel from its rival data center CPU designers, especially Advanced Micro Devices and Nvidia, and the tech giants with custom silicon, such as Amazon and Alphabet 's Google.
    — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 23 July 2026
  • That will help someone distinguish a genuine message from a fake one.
    — Mark Beare, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of distinguish
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  • Sides include fries, which can be ordered regular or topped with cheese or steak.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2026
  • Saurav Das, chief spokesperson of the Cockroach Janata Party, disputed the police account, saying the court had not ordered Wangchuk’s forcible removal.
    — Aijaz Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of order
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  • Overshadowing the World Cup was the Calciopoli match-fixing scandal in Italy that resulted in Juventus, giants of the Italian game, being relegated to the second division Serie B.
    — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • Instead of playing in Sunday’s final, the two traditional soccer powers will be relegated to a third-place bronze match Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium that will provide little consolation to either team or their fan bases.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
Definition of relegate

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