codifies

verb

Definition of codifiesnext
present tense third-person singular of codify
1
as in classifies
to arrange or assign according to type codify these ancient cultures according to their political structures

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

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  1. classifies
  2. distinguishes
  3. arranges
  4. relegates
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  • Similarly, the International Monetary Fund classifies the positions expressed by member states during board meetings for up to seven years.
    Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The government typically classifies border protection, medical care, air traffic control, law enforcement, and power grid maintenance as essential.
    Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Dec. 2024
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  • Andaz filled a niche by providing approachable luxury that distinguishes itself from the competition.
    Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
  • That dedication to producing top-caliber boats will be critical as Chris-Craft distinguishes itself in the wake-surf market, which is mostly driven by quality.
    Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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  • This round comes at a key moment for the city’s urban core where, with a budget around $7 million, the Downtown Sacramento Partnership arranges security and cleaning services, pursues economic development efforts and funds homeless outreach, among other things.
    Annika Merrilees, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025
  • So whenever a guest books a room, the concierge team arranges a call to learn what a visitor wants from their vacation.
    Noah Lederman, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2024
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  • But that’s not true of the Echo Show, which smartly relegates the screen to secondary importance.
    Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The move relegates Miller Moss to a reserve role after nine uneven starts this season.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
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