classify
verb
clas·si·fy
ˈkla-sə-ˌfī 
classified; classifying
1
: to arrange in classes (see class entry 1 sense 3)
classifying books according to subject matter
2
: to consider (someone or something) as belonging to a particular group
The movie is classified as a comedy.
The vehicle is classified as a truck.
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Students will be learning about the ways scientists classify animals.
The online system can classify books by subject.
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Due to this, certain states can be classified as battleground states or swing states, meaning that they can be won by either presidential candidate.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
Many types of true lilies are classified based on specific traits, such as bloom shape and growth.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
Union Rights for Ride-Hailing Drivers A significant measure would extend union rights to drivers for popular ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft, who are currently classified as independent contractors under federal law, barring them from unionizing.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Classify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/classify. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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classify
verb
clas·si·fy
ˈklas-ə-ˌfī
classified; classifying
: to arrange in or assign to classes
classify books by subjects
classifier
noun
-ˌfī(-ə)r
Medical Definition
classify
transitive verb
clas·si·fy
ˈklas-ə-ˌfī
classified; classifying
: to arrange in classes that have systematic relations usually founded on common properties
how would you classify these animals
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