- present tense form of classify (3rd person singular).
classifies
Example Sentences
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Food and Drug Administration classifies zinc oxide as safe and effective.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026
That’s far from the 20% drop that classifies a bear market, Mayfield pointed out.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 12, 2026
The biotech, which classifies itself as a neuroscience company, is developing nonaddictive treatments for chronic pain.
From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026
It classifies any collateral damage as an attack.
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2026
In Plato’s allegory of the metals, the philosopher classifies men into groups of gold, silver, and lead.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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