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CLASSIFY Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word classify. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word classify. (close relations)

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sort
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

• an approximate definition or example

• a person of a particular character or nature

• an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion

verb

• examine in order to test suitability

• arrange or order by classes or categories

arrange
verbv
verb

• put into a proper or systematic order

• make arrangements for

• plan, organize, and carry out (an event)

• set (printed matter) into a specific format

• arrange attractively

• adapt for performance in a different way

• arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events

categorize
verbv
verb

• place into or assign to a category

group
nounn
noun

• any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

• (chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule

• a set that is closed, associative, has an identity element and every element has an inverse

verb

• arrange into a group or groups

• form a group or group together

organize
verbv
verb

• create (as an entity)

• cause to be structured or ordered or operating according to some principle or idea

• plan and direct (a complex undertaking)

• bring order and organization to

• arrange by systematic planning and united effort

• form or join a union

systematize
verbv
verb

• arrange according to a system or reduce to a system

assort
verbv
verb

• keep company with; hang out with

• arrange or order by classes or categories

class
nounn
noun

• a collection of things sharing a common attribute

• a body of students who are taught together

• people having the same social, economic, or educational status

• education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

• a league ranked by quality

• a body of students who graduate together

• (biology) a taxonomic group containing one or more orders

• elegance in dress or behavior

verb

• arrange or order by classes or categories

relegate
verbv
verb

• refer to another person for decision or judgment

• assign to a lower position; reduce in rank

• expel, as if by official decree

• assign to a class or kind

separate
verbv
adjective

• independent; not united or joint

noun

• a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication

• a garment that can be purchased separately and worn in combinations with other garments

adjective satellite

• standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything

• separated according to race, sex, class, or religion

• have the connection undone; having become separate

verb

• act as a barrier between; stand between

• force, take, or pull apart

• mark as different

• separate into parts or portions

• divide into components or constituents

• arrange or order by classes or categories

• make a division or separation

• discontinue an association or relation; go different ways

• go one's own way; move apart

• become separated into pieces or fragments

• treat differently on the basis of sex or race

• move or break apart

• divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork

sort out
verbv
verb

• arrange or order by classes or categories

• make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

• punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience

Best Hypernyms For CLASSIFY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for classify, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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categorize arrange assign attribute categorise control group organize restrict sort systematize

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