1
as in ranking
to arrange or assign according to type
classify the baseball cards in your collection on the basis of rarity
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2
as in organizing
to put into a particular arrangement
classify the information you got from the Internet by source
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Recent Examples of classifying
The study also highlighted the historical confusion that had persisted in classifying these fish.
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Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
By classifying data based on sensitivity and impact, businesses can prioritize efforts to strengthen their data security while ensuring regulatory compliance.
—Vivek Ahuja, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
One way of classifying AI techniques is on a continuum of how these techniques are designed and operate.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
An everyday use for it might be classifying lots of images based on things contained within them.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 8 Oct. 2024
Analyzing, classifying and organizing data up front results in a faster, seamless migration that reduces end-user disruption, risk and unexpected storage costs.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
The hurricane notched sustained wind speeds of 180 mph Monday, classifying it for a time as a Category 5 storm—the highest distinction possible.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
The Capital Markets and Services Order further strengthens the regulatory framework by classifying certain digital currencies and tokens as securities.
—Andrey Sergeenkov, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
By classifying data based on sensitivity and impact, businesses can prioritize efforts to strengthen their data security while ensuring regulatory compliance.
—Vivek Ahuja, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
One way of classifying AI techniques is on a continuum of how these techniques are designed and operate.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
An everyday use for it might be classifying lots of images based on things contained within them.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 8 Oct. 2024
Analyzing, classifying and organizing data up front results in a faster, seamless migration that reduces end-user disruption, risk and unexpected storage costs.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
The hurricane notched sustained wind speeds of 180 mph Monday, classifying it for a time as a Category 5 storm—the highest distinction possible.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
The Capital Markets and Services Order further strengthens the regulatory framework by classifying certain digital currencies and tokens as securities.
—Andrey Sergeenkov, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classifying
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Over the past few years, brands have become smarter and more sophisticated at gathering, organizing and actioning their customer data to create innovative and new experiences.Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Using money from the fund, those curators are already organizing upcoming solo exhibitions by artists Julien Ceccaldi, Whitney Claflin, and Sandra Poulson, respectively.Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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James knocked the ball down and the Eagles delivered their first unblemished record, another distinguishing mark in a breathtaking season.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2024
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According to the singer, Riot has evolved its music production into a more integrated and ongoing part of its creative process, distinguishing itself from other companies that typically use more fragmented approaches.Cecilia Ciocchetti, Rolling Stone, 3 Dec. 2024
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Fundamentally, data modeling involves arranging data in a structured way to improve accessibility and use for a range of applications and analyses.Artyom Keydunov, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Everyday materials and equipment easily found at home or from the grocery store or local specialty shops will be used to demystify the age old art of flower arranging.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has started distributing refunds totaling more than $72 million to players impacted by Fortnite's billing practices.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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In March, the Rocket Foundation introduced Sparks Grants, distributing $10,000 each to 10 Atlanta organizations dedicated to creating safer neighborhoods.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
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Having this special calming box can reduce feelings of stress in a moment that might otherwise become volatile, like separating from a parent.Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
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The homes were clustered together, with no streets separating them.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Dec. 2024
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And earlier this year, Dollar General began the first full-scale refresh of its sorting process within its DCs since 2017.Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
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This is not like sorting apples or widgets.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Now more than a year into her term, Bullock leads a central bank that, thus far, has held out on cutting interest rates, placing her fiercely in the spotlight as the country prepares for a 2025 election with cost of living concerns top-of-mind for voters.Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Consequently, employers are placing a greater emphasis on AI skills in their recruitment strategies.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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This analysis of an innovative AI advancement is part of my ongoing Forbes column coverage on the latest in AI including identifying and explaining various impactful AI complexities (see the link here).Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In addition to timeliness and personalization, using AI in recognition and rewards programs can help prevent human oversight by identifying milestones and smaller contributions that might otherwise be missed.Archer Chiang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Classifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classifying. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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