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- pronunciation:
- klae
sih
faI
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Builder
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
classifies, classifying, classified |
| definition 1: |
to group or order in classes.
He classified his coin collection according to type and age.- synonyms:
- arrange, group, order
- similar words:
- class, grade, organize, place, rank, sort, type
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| definition 2: |
to assign (something) to a particular category or group.
This rock has clear characteristics, so it is quite easy to classify.Lemonade is classified as a beverage.Turtles and snakes are classified as reptiles. |
| related words: |
arrange, array, bracket, divide, include, label, mark, order, process |
adverb + (v.)classify
accurately, correctly, generally, highly, independently, initially, legally, officially, originally, previously, properly, technically
(v.)classify
+ adverb
differently, either, emotionally, high, mentally, severely
(v.)classify
+ noun
basis,
bully,
category,
contractor,
disorder,
female,
fracture,
galaxy,
grouping,
nebula,
object,
organism,
secret,
species,
specimen,
spectrum,
substance,
triangle,
type,
user,
waste
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| derivation: |
classifiable (adj.) |
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