Definition

This word describes something that is used to sort or categorize items into groups based on shared characteristics.

Example

The classifying system helped organize the library books by genre.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you seen the new system for classifying books at the library?

Yeah, it's really interesting how they organized everything.

I think it makes it so much easier to find what you want.

Definitely! That classifying method is a game changer.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To arrange or sort things into groups based on shared characteristics or qualities.

Example

The teacher is classifying the students into different groups for the project.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you started classifying your books yet?

Not yet, but I plan to do it this weekend.

It makes it so much easier to find what you need.

Root Explanation

Classifying → It is formed from "classis" (from Latin, meaning a group or class) and "-fy" (from Latin "facere", meaning to make). The word "classifying" means making or creating groups or classes based on shared characteristics.

Memory Tip

Think of creating a 'class' or group ('classis') and 'making' it ('-fy') — that's what classifying means.

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