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classifying Synonyms & Antonyms

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Classifying as a Verb

1

present participle and gerund of classify

2

To identify by or divide into classes; to categorize

Should we classify "make up" as an idiom or as a phrasal verb?

Antonyms & near antonyms

3

To declare something a secret, especially a government secret

They decided to classify that information.

Antonyms & near antonyms

Classifying as an Adjective

1

That serves to classify.

Classifying in a Sentence

Should we classify "make up" as an idiom or as a phrasal verb?

They decided to classify that information.

Word Forms & Grammar

classifying

classifying (comparative more classifying, superlative most classifying)

Words That Rhyme With Classifying

Quick Facts About Classifying

Part of speechverb, adjective
Meaningpresent participle and gerund of classify
Antonymsdeclassify
Comparative / superlativemore classifying, most classifying

Questions People Ask About Classifying

Is classifying a verb or an adjective?

Classifying is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective.

What is the opposite of classifying?

The opposite of classifying is declassify.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of classifying?

The comparative form is more classifying and the superlative form is most classifying.