reclassify

[ ree-klas-uh-fahy ]

verb (used with object)

, re·clas·si·fied, re·clas·si·fy·ing.

1. to classify anew.
2. to change the security classification of (information, a document, etc.).

Other Words From

• re·classi·fi·cation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of reclassify¹

First recorded in 1915–20; re- + classify

Example Sentences

Efforts to reclassify gig workers as employees have been stymied by division among Democrats and tremendous pressure from multibillion-dollar tech companies.

From Washington Post

Without a serious offer from the companies, the California legislature passed AB5, which attempted to solve the problem by reclassifying drivers as employees rather than independent contractors.

From Fortune

California has taken the lead on the matter, enacting a new law that would have required companies to reclassify their drivers as employees.

From Fortune

A United Nations commission has voted to reclassify cannabis as a less dangerous drug, acknowledging the plant’s medical value and paving the way for further therapeutic use of the drug internationally.

From Vox

Lyft said it will shut down its ride-hailing service in California at midnight on Thursday if a judge doesn’t grant it additional time to reclassify drivers from contractors to employees.

From Fortune

The Board may also reclassify cities as reserve or central reserve cities, or terminate their designation as such.

From Project Gutenberg