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Classify Definition & Meaning

classify
verb
  1. arrange or order by classes or categories; "How would you classify these pottery shards--are they prehistoric?"
  2. declare unavailable, as for security reasons; "Classify these documents"
  3. assign to a class or kind; "How should algae be classified?"; "People argue about how to relegate certain mushrooms"

"Classify" in song lyrics

See how classify is used in real songs:

  • "While I'm watching her homies rover, just to classify"
    Da Notorious Prime Playaz f/ Faye Medina — Steppin Out Tonite
  • "The media, they categorize and classify"
    Mhisani * — Call it Like I See It
  • "pe classify"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does classify mean?
arrange or order by classes or categories; "How would you classify these pottery shards--are they prehistoric?" declare unavailable, as for security reasons; "Classify these documents" assign to a class or kind; "How should algae be classified?"; "People argue about how to relegate certain mushrooms"
What part of speech is classify?
Classify is a verb.
How many definitions does classify have?
Classify has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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