classify
verb (used with object)
to arrange or organize by classes; order according to class.
classifying
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present participleof classify.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The CDC has not yet included the Pennsylvania deaths in its national tally while it reviews the records and develops standardized criteria for classifying measles deaths.
From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026
The region, made up of mountains surrounded by a desert steppe, receives just over 100 millimeters of annual rainfall, classifying it as an desert.
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026
In addition, the German Federal Office for Chemicals recently proposed classifying TFA as potentially toxic to human reproduction.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 9, 2026
In Kentucky, lawmakers recently passed a bill classifying TV-viewing patterns as “sensitive data” deserving of broader legal protections and transparency measures.
From Slate ● May 3, 2026
For Geisbert, identifying hot strains and classifying the tribes of viruses was like sorting butterflies or collecting flowers.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
