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Third Person
classifies
Present Participle
classifying
Past Tense
classified
Past Participle
classified
1
to put people or things in different categories or groups
transitive
- The scientist classified the organisms into different species based on their genetic traits and physical features.
- They recently classified animals into different groups based on their habitats.
- Can you please classify these items by color?
- We are classifying data into different categories for analysis.
- The botanist recently classified plants into different species based on their characteristics.
2
to categorize or group something based on shared characteristics or qualities
transitive
- The expert classified the plant as an endangered species.
- The book is classified as fiction because it tells a made-up story.
- This software is classified as a productivity tool, designed for business use.
- The animal is classified as a mammal because it gives birth to live young.
- Scientists classified the plant as a fern due to its unique leaf structure.
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3
to officially mark or categorize documents or information as secret or restricted
transitive
- The government classified the document as top secret to protect national security.
- The military classified the information to prevent it from being publicly disclosed.
- The intelligence agency classified the report to prevent unauthorized access.
- The data was classified as highly sensitive, with strict protocols for handling.
- The diplomatic cables were classified to prevent leaks during sensitive negotiations.
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