1
as in to rank
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 to organize
to put into a particular arrangement
classify the information you got from the Internet by source
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Recent Examples of classify
Evolving dietary patterns The study’s findings suggest squirrels might be best classified as opportunistic omnivores based on their willingness to hunt and consume live prey, particularly when there is an abundant supply.
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Julianna Bragg, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
Mixed-use developments are typically classified into two types: horizontal and vertical.
—Angelica Krystle Donati, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
That particular storm watch was the first NOAA released in 19 years for a geomagnetic storm classified as a G4 – a single level away from being the most severe solar storm possible.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
It was classified as a weak E-F1, which the National Weather Service considers a moderate tornado on its scale from EF-0 to EF-5.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Julianna Bragg, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
Mixed-use developments are typically classified into two types: horizontal and vertical.
—Angelica Krystle Donati, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
That particular storm watch was the first NOAA released in 19 years for a geomagnetic storm classified as a G4 – a single level away from being the most severe solar storm possible.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
It was classified as a weak E-F1, which the National Weather Service considers a moderate tornado on its scale from EF-0 to EF-5.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Rossi ranked second in goals, tied for third in shots, tied for fourth in game-winning goals and fifth in points among all NHL rookies last season.Michael Russo, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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The state ranked 42nd for safety and quality, on a 2018 scorecard from AARP, the last time the survey was taken.Jess Huff, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Dec. 2024
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Hinge, a dating app owned by Match Group Inc., funded an initiative that organized free or affordable in-person group experiences in a number of U.S. cities.Erin Lowry, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2024
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Attend Solo Cruise Traveler Meetups Most cruise lines organize meetups for solo travelers, typically held on the first sea day of the cruise.David Nikel, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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As noted above, the thing about walking pneumonia that distinguishes it from traditional pneumonia is the relative mildness of the symptoms.Erica Sloan, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
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Abbey Road is also back on the Top Album Sales chart, which doesn’t distinguish between purchase platform or format, but rather paints a complete picture of the bestselling musical releases in the U.S.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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And in preparing the music for this album, just the difference of eight years of being in music and producing things and arranging things and feeling more confident and equipped to offer myself in a way that would honor his music, there was a very distinct noting of contrast between then and now.Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 29 Dec. 2024
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Wisdom Digital Logistics, which operates warehouses and arranges trucking for businesses on both sides of the border, recently opened a fourth warehouse in the area and is already looking for a fifth.Peter S. Goodman, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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Solar flares are ranked and categorized by their power on a 4-level classification scale, with M-class the second strongest to the beastly X-class at the top.Meredith Garofalo, Space.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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There’s this thing called the Industry Classification Benchmark (ICB), which is the system developed to categorize public companies into specific industries and sectors.Bob Pisani, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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Justice Julian Goose ordered a clerk to enter the pleas in Liverpool Crown Court as Rudakubana stayed mum during a video appearance from the London prison where he is being held.Brian Melley, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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The 49ers leadership then ordered Campbell to leave the sideline and head to the locker room.Don Yaeger, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The duo's collaborations aren't just relegated to the recording booth and the stage, either.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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Santos Vs Corinthians Just over a year ago Santos were relegated for the first time in their 111 year history.Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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How to Play 'Connections' Connections tasks players with grouping 16 words into four categories based on association.Ryan Smith, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
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But just like the guy who finishes in last place at medical school and is still called a doctor, they are all typically grouped as advisors.Ryan Daus, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Classify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classify. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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