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- [klas-uh-fahy]
- /ˈklæs əˌfaɪ/
- /ˈklæs.ɪ.faɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [klas-uh-fahy]
- /ˈklæs əˌfaɪ/
Definitions of classify word
- verb classify To classify things means to divide them into groups or types so that things with similar characteristics are in the same group. 3
- verb classify to arrange or order by classes; categorize 3
- verb classify to declare (information, documents, etc) of possible aid to an enemy and therefore not available to people outside a restricted group 3
- verb transitive classify to arrange or group in classes according to some system or principle 3
- verb transitive classify to place in a class or category 3
- verb transitive classify to designate (governmental documents, reports, etc.) to be secret or confidential and available only to authorized persons 3
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Origin of classify
First appearance:
before 1790 One of the 43% newest English words
1790-1800; < Latin classi(s) class + -fy
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Parts of speech for Classify
noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for classify
verb classify
- organize — to form as or into a whole consisting of interdependent or coordinated parts, especially for united action: to organize a committee.
- divide — to separate into parts, groups, sections, etc.
- distribute — to divide and give out in shares; deal out; allot.
- label — a slip of paper, cloth, or other material, marked or inscribed, for attachment to something to indicate its manufacturer, nature, ownership, destination, etc.
- segregate — to separate or set apart from others or from the main body or group; isolate: to segregate exceptional children; to segregate hardened criminals.
Antonyms for classify
verb classify
- disarrange — to disturb the arrangement of; disorder; unsettle.
- disorder — lack of order or regular arrangement; confusion: Your room is in utter disorder.
- disorganize — to destroy the organization, systematic arrangement, or orderly connection of; throw into confusion or disorder.
- combine — If you combine two or more things or if they combine, they exist together.
- unite — to join, combine, or incorporate so as to form a single whole or unit.
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