verb

classify

KLAS-ih-feye

verb

To sort into groups or categories based on shared traits.

"Scientists classify sharks as fish, not mammals."

To officially mark information as secret.

"The government chose to classify the report."

How to Use Classify

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo sort something into a category, or to officially declare information secret.

Common pairings

classify as classify information

classified past tense, classifies singular

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Scientists _____ sharks as fish, not mammals.

brand cast class categorize compartmentalise distribute divide estimate evaluate gauge label judge

declassify

tighten cast deem family choose throw join judge

unify verify pacify notify purify modify qualify amplify crucify specify falsify certify

brand cast class categorize compartmentalise distribute divide estimate evaluate gauge label judge