1
as in to classify
to arrange or assign according to type
codify these ancient cultures according to their political structures
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as in to organize
to put into a particular arrangement
the rules for the game were codified over a hundred years ago
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Recent Examples of codify
By default, the current Twine uses a story format called Harlowe that codifies advanced features the community had mostly come up with.
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Jordan Minor, PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
Game companies have also signed side agreements with the union that codify certain AI protections in order to keep working with actors during the strike.
—Matt O’Brien and Sarah Parvini, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
The minimum wage — hard-won by labor — is not supposed to codify the absolute lowest amount employers can get away with paying.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 30 Dec. 2024
Women’s groups around the country began making their choices, and, in the decades that followed, states codified their selections and added others: the sagebrush of Nevada, the Cherokee rose of Georgia, the sego lily of Utah.
—Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 28 Dec. 2024
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Jordan Minor, PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
Game companies have also signed side agreements with the union that codify certain AI protections in order to keep working with actors during the strike.
—Matt O’Brien and Sarah Parvini, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
The minimum wage — hard-won by labor — is not supposed to codify the absolute lowest amount employers can get away with paying.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 30 Dec. 2024
Women’s groups around the country began making their choices, and, in the decades that followed, states codified their selections and added others: the sagebrush of Nevada, the Cherokee rose of Georgia, the sego lily of Utah.
—Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 28 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for codify
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And our findings have broader implications for how species are classified and protected under conservation laws.Andre A. Naranjo, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
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Not a nor'easter Monday's snowstorm will not be classified as a classic nor'easter, Taylor said, which are some of the most infamous winter storms for East Coasters.Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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Consider organizing hackathons or innovation challenges that invite diverse communities to solve pressing problems using AI, like XPRIZE's AI competitions, which have sparked creative AI solutions for global issues such as healthcare.Sonal Soveni, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Summary: This position identifies, compiles and organizes relevant data to analyze and draw sound logical conclusions for work assignments or examinations of financial institutions with minimal-to moderate-risk profiles and/or structures.Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025
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Adopting these changes will enhance the possibility of ranking within AI search while boosting the visibility and competitiveness of your site.Dr. Bin Tang, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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The second half of the season, Ossai ranked 49th out of 66 qualifying edge defenders in pass-rush win rate.Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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McGahn arranged a memo warning Trump the move could lead to his impeachment.Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
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One day before TikTok star Deborah Finck died of rare soft tissue cancer, her daughter Katerina arranged a meaningful memory.Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Metal railings or a charred brick chimney were all that remained to distinguish the ashen piles.Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Learn some of the identifying features of each bird and distinguish similar-looking species from each other.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
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Over a two-year period facing charges, he was twice ordered to stay in a mental health hospital; once fired his lawyer; and twice deemed incapable of proceeding to trial due to his mental health.Kallie Cox, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025
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This was not out of choice: After his capture and before his execution, Höss was ordered to write his memoir, giving an insight into the workings of a mind that was both ordinary and chillingly evil.Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
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Without that, you'd be relegated to insignificance.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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When the department returned to the office in July 2022, Bohn relegated Bell Limbrick to an office in Galen Center, far away from other department officials.Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Codify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/codify. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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