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Classify as a Verb
Definitions of "Classify" as a verb
Synonyms of "Classify" as a verb (38 Words)
Usage Examples of "Classify" as a verb
Associations of "Classify" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Classify” are: assort, class, separate, sort, sort out, relegate, put in order, order, set out, lay out, spread out, array, present, put out, display, exhibit, group, organize, tidy, position, dispose, categorize, put into sets, grade, rank, rate, range, type, codify, bracket, systematize, systemize, stratify, catalogue, tabulate, list, file, index

Classify as a Verb

Definitions of "Classify" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “classify” as a verb can have the following definitions:

Arrange (a group of people or things) in classes or categories according to shared qualities or characteristics.
Arrange or order by classes or categories.
Declare unavailable, as for security reasons.
Assign to a class or kind.
Assign to a particular class or category.
Designate (documents or information) as officially secret.

Synonyms of "Classify" as a verb (38 Words)

array	Align oneself with a group or a way of thinking. The manifesto immediately divided the forces arrayed against him.
assort	(of genes or characteristics) become distributed among cells or progeny. He would assort* it with the fabulous dogs as a monstrous invention.*
bracket	Enclose a complex expression in brackets to denote that the whole of the expression rather than just a part of it has a particular relation such as multiplication or division to another expression. It s always best to bracket* your exposures.*
catalogue	Make a catalogue compile a catalogue. The picture was withdrawn before being catalogued.
categorize	Place in a particular class or group. Children learn early on to categorize.
class	Arrange or order by classes or categories. Conduct which is classed as criminal.
codify	Arrange according to a plan or system. This would codify* existing intergovernmental cooperation on drugs.*
display	Attract attention by displaying some body part or posing of animals. The palace used to display* a series of tapestries.*
dispose	Get rid of by throwing away or giving or selling to someone else. The Scottish champions were buoyant after they disposed of English champions Leeds.
exhibit	Give an exhibition of to an interested audience. No foreign painters were exhibited.
file	File a formal charge against. Criminal charges were filed against the firm.
grade	Arrange in or allocate to grades classify or sort. The sky graded from blue at the top of the shot to white on the horizon.
group	Put in a group or groups. Can you group* these shapes together.*
index	List in an index. The pins are retracted and indexed to occupy an adjacent slotted position.
lay out	Impose as a duty, burden, or punishment.
list	Include or enter in a list. I have listed four reasons below.
order	Bring order to or into. He ordered that the ship be abandoned.
organize	Arrange systematically; order. She was unsuited to anything where she had to organize* herself.*
position	Put into a certain place or abstract location. A development plan which will position* the city as a major economic force in the region.*
present	Present somebody with something usually to accuse or criticize. The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the students.
put in order	Make an investment.
put into sets	Make an investment.
put out	Cause to be in a certain state; cause to be in a certain relation.
range	Have a range be capable of projecting over a certain distance as of a gun. The instruments ranged from tuba to cymbals.
rank	Give someone or something a rank or place within a grading system. The Secretary of State ranks all the other members of the cabinet.
rate	Assign a standard, optimal, or limiting rating to (a piece of equipment. Gold was rated highly among the Romans.
relegate	Refer to another person for decision or judgment. She likes to relegate* difficult questions to her colleagues.*
separate	Separate into parts or portions. After her parents separated she was brought up by her mother.
set out	Disappear beyond the horizon.
sort	Resolve the problems or difficulties of. The problem with the engine was soon sorted.
sort out	Arrange or order by classes or categories.
spread out	Spread out or open from a closed or folded state.
stratify	Of seeds be germinated by stratifying. Stratifying patients into well defined risk groups.
systematize	Arrange according to a system or reduce to a system. Systematize our scientific knowledge.
systemize	Arrange according to a system or reduce to a system.
tabulate	Shape or cut with a flat surface. The system is designed to enable users to extract analyse and tabulate* data.*
tidy	Put (things or places) in order. She paused briefly to tidy* her hair.*
type	Identify as belonging to a certain type. Type the acceptance letter please.

Usage Examples of "Classify" as a verb

Government officials classified 6.3 million documents in 1992.
Mountain peaks are classified according to their shape.
Elements are usually classified as metals or non-metals.
How would you classify these pottery shards–are they prehistoric?

Associations of "Classify" (30 Words)

arrange	Arrange thoughts ideas temporal events. Arrange my schedule.
assort	Keep company with; hang out with. The chromosomes of the father and the mother assort* into 23 pairs.*
bump	In a race gain a bump against. If no one responds after 24 hours you can bump* your thread.*
categorize	Place in a particular class or group. Children learn early on to categorize.
category	A general concept that marks divisions or coordinations in a conceptual scheme. The various categories of research.
codify	Organize into a code or system, such as a body of law. This would codify* existing intergovernmental cooperation on drugs.*
compare	Qualities that are comparable. We compared notes after we had both seen the movie.
corps	A body of people engaged in a particular activity. Diplomatic corps.
defame	Charge falsely or with malicious intent. The journalists have defamed me.
degrade	Lower the grade of something; reduce its worth. Vast areas of natural habitats have been degraded.
demote	Assign to a lower position; reduce in rank. The head of the army was demoted to deputy defence secretary.
distinguish	Be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense. We distinguish* several kinds of maple.*
encode	(of a gene) be responsible for producing (a substance or behaviour. Encode pictures digitally.
equal	A person who is of equal standing with another in a group. On equal* terms.*
exile	Expel from a country. The poet was exiled because he signed a letter protesting the government s actions.
group	Arrange into a group or groups. A methyl group.
identify	Identify as in botany or biology for example. A system that ensures that the pupil's real needs are identified.
newly	Only just; recently. A newly* arranged hairdo.*
organize	Form (a number of people) into a trade union or other political group. Julie organized food and drink for the band.
pigeonhole	Put a document in a pigeonhole. He pigeonholed his charts and notes.
rank	Give someone or something a rank or place within a grading system. He was fined and reduced to the ranks.
recognized	Provided with a secure reputation. A recognized* authority.*
relegate	Assign to a class or kind. United were relegated to division two.
reorganize	Organize anew, as after a setback. We have to reorganize* the entire workload.*
separate	Separated according to race sex class or religion. The two pieces that we had glued separated.
sort	A person of a specified nature. The problem with the engine was soon sorted.
stereotype	View or represent as a stereotype. I was stereotyped as a lazy Southern European.
structure	Give a structure to. Artists must study the structure* of the human body.*
systematize	Arrange according to an organized system; make systematic. Systematize our scientific knowledge.
variously	In several or different ways. His early successes can be variously* accounted for.*