Classifies

/ˈklæsɪfaɪz/ verb

Definition

Arranges or organizes things into categories or classes based on their characteristics; puts information into restricted categories.

Etymology

Third person singular present of 'classify,' from French 'classifier,' from Latin 'classis' (class) plus 'facere' (to make).

Kelly Says

When the government 'classifies' information, it's using the same root word as organizing library books—both literally involve putting things into boxes we decide on.

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