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classify

[ klas-uh-fahy ]

verb (used with object)

classified, classifying.
  1. to arrange or organize by classes; order according to class.

    Synonyms: , , , ,

  2. to assign a classification to (information, a document, etc.). Compare classification ( def 5 ).
  3. to limit the availability of (information, a document, etc.) to authorized persons.


classify

/ ˈæɪˌڲɪ /

verb

  1. to arrange or order by classes; categorize
  2. government to declare (information, documents, etc) of possible aid to an enemy and therefore not available to people outside a restricted group
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈˌھ, noun
  • ˈˌھ, adjective
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Other Word Forms

  • s·ھa· adjective
  • ·s·ڲ verb (used with object) misclassified misclassifying
  • non·s·ھa· adjective
  • v·s·ڲ verb (used with object) overclassified overclassifying
  • ·s·ڲ verb (used with object) preclassified preclassifying
  • un·s·ھa· adjective
  • un·s·ھa··ness noun
  • ܲ·s·ھa· adverb
  • ܲ·s·ڲiԲ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of classify1

First recorded in 1790–1800; from Latin classi(s) class + -fy
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Word History and Origins

Origin of classify1

C18: back formation from classification
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Example Sentences

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The White House repeatedly has played down the scandals, claiming no "classified" information was shared with the Atlantic editor in the first chat.

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After all, we were reminded, it’s a crime to publish classified information.

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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.

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“One classified document, and he’s done. They have him. He’s gonna work for them.”

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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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