classify
Formsclassifies, classifying, classified
- 1To put people or things into groups based on what they share.
Like sorting toys into different boxes: cars in one, blocks in another.
Librarians classify books so people can find them easily.
She classified the photos by the year they were taken.
Similarcategorize, sort, group, class, grade
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- 2To officially mark information as secret so only certain people may see it.
Like locking a diary so only people with the key can read it.
The government decided to classify the report for national security.
Officials classified the documents soon after the investigation began.
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- 3To make something look or feel more stylish and elegant.
Like adding a nice frame to make a simple picture look fancy.
A few candles can classify a plain room in minutes.
She classified the outfit with a single silk scarf.
Similarelevate
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Origin
It comes from the French word "classifier." It can also be seen as "class" plus "-ify."