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Classing him as an adult means that instead of receiving extra support to find residency and education until 18, he will be required to fend for himself alone almost immediately.

From Reuters • Nov. 14, 2023

Classing up a gin mill with Bentwood chairs and imitation Tiffany lamps—set dressing the part of a homey establishment, as it were—Stillman built the first of the great singles bars.

From Slate • Jan. 21, 2013

"Classing" means separating or counting the steers or she cattle of a herd into their ages as yearlings, "twos," "threes," etc.

From Ranching, Sport and Travel by Carson, Thomas

Classing is a grading of the fleeces, and is usually, but not always, a process preliminary to sorting.

From Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades by Dooley, William H. (William Henry)