classifying

Meanings

• Verb

  The action or process of identifying or grouping things based on certain criteria.

  - "The biologist was classifying different species of beetles."
  - "The students were asked to classify objects into different categories."

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Antonyms

declassify

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Variants

List of all variants of classifying that leads to same result
classifiable , classified , classifies , classify , classifying

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Etymology

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The word 'classify' comes from the Latin word 'classis', meaning a group or a fleet.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'classification' was first used in the 16th century.

2. The process of classifying is also known as 'categorization' or 'typology'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Taxonomy: The science of classification, especially of living organisms.

2. Categorization: The process of identifying which category an item belongs to.

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Culture

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Classifying has been used extensively in various fields such as science, education, and business. In science, organisms are classified based on their physical and genetic characteristics. In education, students are often asked to classify information or concepts. In business, products are classified based on their features or target market.

How to Memorize "classifying"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine sorting objects into different boxes based on their characteristics.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'classify' with the image of a biologist sorting different species of animals.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cats Are Large, Sleek, and Furry' to remember that 'classify' starts with the letter 'C'.

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