Classify
/ˈklæsɪˌfaɪ/
Definitions
- (v.) To arrange or organize by categories or classes.
Laws are often classified by subject matter for clarity.
- (v.) To designate information as secret or confidential, restricting access.
The document was classified as top secret by the agency.
Forms
- classified
- classifi
- classifies
- classifying
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Commentary
In legal contexts, distinguish clearly between general categorization and confidentiality classification.
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