English

classify

ˈklæsɪfaɪ, ˈklæsɪˌfaɪ, ˈklæs.ə.faɪ
Meaning: to divide things or people into groups according to their type
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˈklæsɪˌfaɪ, ˈklæs.ə.faɪ

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base classify
3rd person singular present classifies
Present participle classifying
Past classified
Will future will classify
Going-to future going to classify
Imperative negative don't classify / do not classify

Example sentences

Biologists classify animals into different groups.
Biologists classify animals into different groups.
In many countries, robbery is classified as a felony and carries a prison sentence.
In many countries, robbery is classified as a felony and carries a prison sentence.
The museum panel explains how apartheid law classified some families as Coloured.
The museum panel explains how apartheid law classified some families as Coloured.

Usage Notes

Used when organizing things by characteristics. Can also mean to designate information as secret.

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