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classifying

USKLAS-uh-fy-ing/ˈklæs.əˌfaɪ.ɪŋ/UKKLAS-i-fy-ing/ˈklæs.ɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/

2 meanings of classifying

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  1. 1
    verb
    Present participle and gerund of classify. Use this form for sorting that is happening now or as the name of the activity.

    She is classifying the rocks by color and size.

    Classifying animals into groups helps young students learn.

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  2. 2
    adjective
    Used to sort things into groups by type.

    Like labels that help you put toys into the right boxes.

    The test uses a classifying system to group students by skill.

    Scientists attached a classifying label to each new sample.

    Similarclassificatory

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classifying is a form of classify

classify, verb: To put people or things into groups based on what they share. Full entry

Forms
classifyclassifies he/she/itclassifying -ing formclassified past tense, past participle
Spelling
classify → classifying: add -ing

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