English Explanatory Dictionary

classify

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. to identify by or divide into classes; to categorize
  2. to declare something a secret, especially a government secret
  3. To make classy

Pronunciation

/ˈklæs.ɪ.faɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-classify.wav /ˈklæs.əˌfaɪ/

Word forms

classify classifies classifying classified

Etymology

From French classifier. By surface analysis, class + -ify.

Synonyms

brand cast class categorize classify compartmentalise distribute divide estimate evaluate gauge judge label measure overclassify peg pigeonhole sort subdivide winnow

Antonyms

declassify

Related words

class classification arrange distribute rank alphabetize guess index

Derived words

autoclassify classifiable disclassify interclassify misclassify overclassify preclassify reclassify subclassify transclassify unclassify underclassify
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