1
as in ranks
to arrange or assign according to type
classify the baseball cards in your collection on the basis of rarity
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as in organizes
to put into a particular arrangement
classify the information you got from the Internet by source
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Recent Examples of classifies
This system also classifies the importance of manual or automatic repair and the defect type.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
The National Weather Service (NWS) has shared information on what classifies as a blizzard, which are deadly winter storms that combine blowing snow and wind, resulting in extremely limited visibility.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
This asteroid's immense size and relative proximity classifies it as both a Near-Earth Object (NEO) and a Potentially Hazardous Asteroid (PHA).
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Which is why Bourbon Lore classifies its selections on a three-prong rarity scale, ranging from Foundational (everyday pours) to Rare to Legendary.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
The 2016 Philippines-China arbitration ruling classifies Scarborough Shoal as a rock, which is therefore entitled to a territorial sea but not an EEZ or continental shelf.
—Jill Goldenziel, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
The Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security Act, or ELVIS Act, classifies vocal likeness as a property right.
—Bret Baier, Fox News, 30 Nov. 2024
As a small country with many ill-wishers, surrounded by militias that clamor for its destruction, Israel often feels itself under siege and classifies any action against it as an unforgivable betrayal.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
According to experts, this incident classifies as the first-ever plant-pollinator interaction involving a large carnivore such as a wolf.
—Gairika Mitra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Nov. 2024
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
The National Weather Service (NWS) has shared information on what classifies as a blizzard, which are deadly winter storms that combine blowing snow and wind, resulting in extremely limited visibility.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
This asteroid's immense size and relative proximity classifies it as both a Near-Earth Object (NEO) and a Potentially Hazardous Asteroid (PHA).
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Which is why Bourbon Lore classifies its selections on a three-prong rarity scale, ranging from Foundational (everyday pours) to Rare to Legendary.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
The 2016 Philippines-China arbitration ruling classifies Scarborough Shoal as a rock, which is therefore entitled to a territorial sea but not an EEZ or continental shelf.
—Jill Goldenziel, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
The Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security Act, or ELVIS Act, classifies vocal likeness as a property right.
—Bret Baier, Fox News, 30 Nov. 2024
As a small country with many ill-wishers, surrounded by militias that clamor for its destruction, Israel often feels itself under siege and classifies any action against it as an unforgivable betrayal.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
According to experts, this incident classifies as the first-ever plant-pollinator interaction involving a large carnivore such as a wolf.
—Gairika Mitra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classifies
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This steadfast focus not only strengthens the brand’s connection with its audience but also distinguishes it in a crowded entertainment landscape.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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But what distinguishes it is its ability to create an experience that combines the luxury of a hotel with the personalized warmth of a home.Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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But when their teacher arranges different teams, jealousy and feelings of being left out threaten their friendship.Penny Schwartz, Sun Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2024
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Once the application is submitted, FEMA typically arranges a property inspection to assess the damage.True Tamplin, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
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But that’s not true of the Echo Show, which smartly relegates the screen to secondary importance.Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
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The move relegates Miller Moss to a reserve role after nine uneven starts this season.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
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Though officially abolished in 1950, the 2,000-year-old caste system that categorizes Hindus in a social hierarchy at birth still exists in many aspects of life.Esha Mitra, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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The government now categorizes the Gulenists as a terrorist organization, called FETO.Jessie Yeung, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
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The food-grade silicone can withstand temperatures up to 480 degrees Fahrenheit, distributes heat evenly, and prevents baked goods from sticking to the pan.Maggie Horton, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The campaign, known to have been active now for a worrying four months, uses fake companies to leverage trust and distributes the stealer malware in disguise as a video meeting application.Davey Winder, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The tsunami hazard area in Manhattan Beach is essentially limited to the beach and pier on the coastal side of the Strand, the walking-and-biking path that separates the sand from luxury homes.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The story follows a young Mufasa as a great flood separates him from his parents.Nick Romano, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The other account that shared it, SpaceX Fanclub, makes a similar declaration in its intro section and includes a label in the post's image that identifies it as satirical.Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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By one count, about 65% of the Huntington Woods identifies as Jewish.Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Classifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classifies. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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