Definition

A person who sorts or organizes things into groups based on shared characteristics.

Example

The classer organized the books by genre in the library.

Conversation

Have you met that new guy in our study group?

Yeah, I think he’s a real classer when it comes to organizing information.

I agree! His way of classifying topics makes it so much easier to understand.

Totally! It’s refreshing to see someone so passionate about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Classer is derived from the French verb 'classer' (meaning to classify or arrange into classes). The word originates from 'classe' (meaning class), which comes from the Latin 'classis' (meaning a division or group). The suffix '-er' indicates a person who performs the action. Thus, 'classer' refers to a person who classifies or arranges items into categories.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'arranges' ('classer') things into 'groups' ('classe') — that's what a classer does.

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