classify
Translation
to classify, to categorise, to sort
Examples
We need to classify these books by genre.
We need to classify these books by genre.
The document was classified as top secret.
The document was classified as top secret.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((by sth.)) to arrange (sth.) in groups according to (sth.) We need to classify these books by genre.
((sth.)) ((as sth.)) to decide that (sth.) belongs to a particular group The document was classified as top secret.
Similar Words
Synonyms: categorise, sort, group, grade
Etymology
From Latin 'classis' (a class, division) + 'facere' (to make). Literally, 'to make into a class'.
Memory Tips
Remember it as the action of putting things into a 'class' or group.