1
as in ranking
to arrange or assign according to type
classify the baseball cards in your collection on the basis of rarity
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2
as in organizing
to put into a particular arrangement
classify the information you got from the Internet by source
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Recent Examples of classifying
There's an emerging market for concierge and longevity clinics, where physicians are offering unregulated peptides by classifying them as supplements rather than as drugs to enhance specific functions rather than treat disease.
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Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026
But as other reality-TV subgenres similarly flourished over the two-plus decades since, the Emmys responded by micro-classifying the shows and pushing most of them to the Creative Arts ceremony.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 May 2026
Rising costs already limit access to higher education for many, and recent federal policies incorrectly classifying nursing as a nonprofessional degree will only further restrict access to financing for nursing school applicants.
—Nicholas A. Giordano, STAT, 8 May 2026
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is the organization responsible for classifying celestial bodies.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Isaacman is referring to the American astronomer who discovered Pluto in 1930, classifying it as a planet.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 29 Apr. 2026
The funeral home building was demolished in 2024 after the EPA condemned it, classifying it as a toxic waste site.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Business leaders should start by classifying enterprise data into public, internal, confidential and restricted categories and defining what data can be used within AI systems.
—Girish Joshi, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Whether the law survives looming legal challenges—rooted in a 1933 state Supreme Court ruling classifying income as property—remains an open question.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026
But as other reality-TV subgenres similarly flourished over the two-plus decades since, the Emmys responded by micro-classifying the shows and pushing most of them to the Creative Arts ceremony.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 May 2026
Rising costs already limit access to higher education for many, and recent federal policies incorrectly classifying nursing as a nonprofessional degree will only further restrict access to financing for nursing school applicants.
—Nicholas A. Giordano, STAT, 8 May 2026
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is the organization responsible for classifying celestial bodies.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Isaacman is referring to the American astronomer who discovered Pluto in 1930, classifying it as a planet.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 29 Apr. 2026
The funeral home building was demolished in 2024 after the EPA condemned it, classifying it as a toxic waste site.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Business leaders should start by classifying enterprise data into public, internal, confidential and restricted categories and defining what data can be used within AI systems.
—Girish Joshi, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Whether the law survives looming legal challenges—rooted in a 1933 state Supreme Court ruling classifying income as property—remains an open question.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classifying
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But your profile is almost certainly there, and Google is ranking it.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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No one on the island, with the exception of certain high-ranking officials, can escape the challenges presented by the lack of oil, Piñon said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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On top of that, the permanent staff organizing the fest and the Marché du Film is now over 50 percent female, including in leadership positions.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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High turnout, civic engagement, and community organizing still matter.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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The group blamed both the army and RSF and said some drones use visual monitoring technology capable of distinguishing targets, raising concerns that the attacks may not have been indiscriminate.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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Even Realities has launched its Even G2 smart glasses, distinguishing themselves from competitors like Meta by being deliberately camera- and speaker-free.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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There’s also a lifestyle concierge to help book all sorts of experiences or answer any questions, from arranging a tour of Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul to coordinating a private driver to Teotihuacán.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Events range from making flower crowns to seasonal vase arranging — no experience needed.—
Mindy Sink,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
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Rather than grouping artists around a theme, curator Miguel Rodez invited each participant to work within the circular format while maintaining their own visual language.—
Miguel Sirgado,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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One approach is to organize agendas more intentionally, grouping high-interest items separately and allocating more time where community impact is greatest.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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Rebecca Cliffe of the Sloth Conservation Foundation and Sam Trull of the Sloth Institute, organizations based in Costa Rica, arrived in Central Florida last week to speak with state and local authorities and zoo officials about the matter, culminating in FWC ordering the temporary suspension.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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In September 1960, Fidel Castro’s government published a decree ordering the confiscation of all of it without compensation.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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Despite the proximity, the space rock poses no danger, according to Richard Binzel, a professor of planetary sciences at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the inventor of the Torino Scale, a tool for categorizing potential collisions of space objects with Earth.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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ChatGPT will then begin syncing and categorizing data, which may take a few minutes.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
16 May 2026
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And in his rookie season the opposing offense ran at him consistently, relegating him to a pass rusher.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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Lens beat Nantes 1-0 on Friday, guaranteeing a spot in next season's Champions League and relegating eight-time French champion Nantes to Ligue 2.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 May 2026
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“Classifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classifying. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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