ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Classify

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈklæs.ɪ.faɪ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Classify is a verb meaning to identify by or divide into classes; to categorize.

Meaning

to identify by or divide into classes; to categorize.

More Meanings

  1. to declare something a secret, especially a government secret
  2. To make classy

Example Sentences

They decided to classify that information.
Should we classify "make up" as an idiom or as a phrasal verb?

Word Forms

Synonyms for classify

Depending on context, synonyms include brand, cast, class, categorize, compartmentalise, distribute.

Antonyms for classify

Common opposites include declassify.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include class, assort, sort, separate, categorize, categorization.

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