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- DictionaryClas·si·fy/ˈklasəˌfī/
verb
- 1. arrange (a group of people or things) in classes or categories according to shared qualities or characteristics: "mountain peaks are classified according to their shape"
Definition of classify verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
verb. assign to a class or kind. “How should algae be classified ?” synonyms: relegate. see more. verb. declare unavailable, as for security reasons. “ Classify these documents” see more. Pronunciation. US. /ˌklæsəˈfaɪ/ UK. /ˈklæsɪfaɪ/ Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Classify."
4 days ago · to arrange or organize by classes; order according to class. 2. to assign a classification to (information, a document, etc.) Compare classification (sense 5) 3. to limit the availability of (information, a document, etc.) to authorized persons. SYNONYMS 1. class, rank, rate, categorize, group.
Definition of classify – Learner’s Dictionary. classify. verb [ T ] uk/ˈklæsɪfaɪ/us. Add to word listAdd to word list. to put people or things into groups by their type, size, etc: [ often passive ] A third of the population has been classified as poor. The books are classified by subject.
1. to arrange or order by classes; categorize. 2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) government to declare (information, documents, etc) of possible aid to an enemy and therefore not available to people outside a restricted group. [C18: back formation from classification] ˈclassiˌfiable adj. ˈclassiˌfier n.
The meaning of CLASSIFICATION is the act or process of classifying. How to use classification in a sentence. the act or process of classifying; systematic arrangement in groups or categories according to established criteria; specifically : taxonomy…
to arrange or organize by classes; order according to class. Government to assign a classification to (information, a document, etc.). Cf. classification (def. 5). to limit the availability of (information, a document, etc.) to authorized persons. Latin classi ( s) class + - fy. 1790–1800. clas′si•fi′a•ble, adj.
