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to classify
01
to put people or things in different categories or groups
Transitive: to classify diverse items
Examples
The scientist classified the organisms into different species based on their genetic traits and physical features.
They recently classified animals into different groups based on their habitats.
02
to categorize or group something based on shared characteristics or qualities
Transitive: to classify sth as sth
Examples
The expert classified the plant as an endangered species.
The book is classified as fiction because it tells a made-up story.
03
to officially mark or categorize documents or information as secret or restricted
Transitive: to classify information or documents
Examples
The government classified the document as top secret to protect national security.
The military classified the information to prevent it from being publicly disclosed.
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