Classifies Meaning in English

word · lemma: classify

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Definition

'Classifies' means to arrange people or things into groups based on shared characteristics. It is usually used in formal or academic contexts.

Usage & Nuances

Usually appears in scientific, academic, or official language. Common phrases include 'classifies as,' 'classifies into categories.' It requires an object (the thing being classified). Not used for everyday sorting; use 'sorts' or 'puts into groups' in casual speech.

• Spanish: clasifica
• Portuguese (BR): classifica
• Portuguese (PT): classifica
• Chinese (Simplified): 分类
• Chinese (Traditional): 分類
• Hindi: वर्गीकृत करता है
• Arabic: يصنف
• Bengali: শ্রেণিবদ্ধ করে - শ্রেণীকরণ করে
• Russian: классифицирует
• Japanese: 分類する
• Vietnamese: phân loại
• Korean: 분류하다
• Turkish: sınıflandırır
• Urdu: درجہ بندی کرتا ہے
• Indonesian: mengklasifikasikan

Example Sentences

The teacher classifies books by subject.

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This system classifies animals by their features.

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The company classifies emails as important or not important.

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The app classifies your photos automatically so you can find them easily.

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The law classifies this document as confidential.

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Our school classifies students based on their learning needs, not just age.

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