Pronunciation

/klaɪsəfaɪ/

Definitions

Noun

• Classification: The process of categorizing or arranging things according to their shared characteristics or qualities. For example: “The library staff organized books into different classifications for easy retrieval.”
• Classifier: A term used to identify a particular category or group in a classification system. For example: “In biology, animals are often classified by kingdom, phylum, and class.”

Verb

• To classify: To arrange or assign (objects, ideas, or people) into specific categories based on shared features or criteria. For example: “The professor classified the students’ projects into different levels of difficulty.”
• Categorize: Another term for classifying, often used interchangeably.

Adjective

• Classifiable: Describing something that can be organized or placed into a particular category. For example: “This data is highly classifiable due to its clear patterns.”

Adverb

• Classically: In a traditional or classic manner, referring to classification methods from a historical perspective. For example: “Classically, art was classified based on genres like realism and abstraction.”

Phrases

• “Classification system” refers to a method used for organizing items.
• “Misclassification” occurs when something is incorrectly placed in a category.
• “Taxonomic classification” is the biological system of grouping organisms.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The museum’s collection is divided into various classifications, such as ancient artifacts and modern art.”
• Verb: “The botanist carefully classified the new species he discovered.”
• Adjective: “These documents are easily classifiable by subject matter.”
• Adverb: “Classically, literature was often classified based on authors’ nationalities.”

Synonyms

• Categorize
• Sort
• Arrange
• Divide
• Categorise (British spelling)
• Classify (informal)