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classify
[ klas-uh-fahy ]
verb (used with object)
- to arrange or organize by classes; order according to class.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- to assign a classification to (information, a document, etc.). Compare classification ( def 5 ).
- to limit the availability of (information, a document, etc.) to authorized persons.
classify
/ ˈæɪˌڲɪ /
verb
- to arrange or order by classes; categorize
- government to declare (information, documents, etc) of possible aid to an enemy and therefore not available to people outside a restricted group
Derived Forms
- ˈˌھ, noun
- ˈˌھ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- s·ھa· adjective
- ·s·ڲ verb (used with object) misclassified misclassifying
- non·s·ھa· adjective
- v·s·ڲ verb (used with object) overclassified overclassifying
- ·s·ڲ verb (used with object) preclassified preclassifying
- un·s·ھa· adjective
- un·s·ھa··ness noun
- ܲ·s·ھa· adverb
- ܲ·s·ڲiԲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of classify1
Example Sentences
The White House repeatedly has played down the scandals, claiming no "classified" information was shared with the Atlantic editor in the first chat.
After all, we were reminded, it’s a crime to publish classified information.
Many were not even government employees and none of them had a “need to know” – one of the most fundamental security principles imposed on authorized holders of classified or other sensitive military information.
“One classified document, and he’s done. They have him. He’s gonna work for them.”
The administration tried to finesse it by saying that war plans aren't classified, which is pathetic, but they managed to quiet the calls for Hegseth to resign.
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