Classing

/ˈklæsɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The act of arranging or assigning things into classes or groups; categorizing.

Etymology

Present participle of 'class' used as a verb. Related to 'classification' but used more directly for the action of putting something into a class.

Kelly Says

Horse breeders spend their lives 'classing' horses—one tiny difference in shoulder angle or leg length can move a horse from a $500 animal to a $500,000 champion.

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