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Meaning of classified
The primary meaning of the word "classified" is to arrange or categorize something according to shared characteristics or features.
Etymology of classified
The word "classified" originates from the Latin "classis," meaning class or group, and the suffix "-ify," which is a verb-forming suffix
Historically, the term "classify" emerged in the 15th century, derived from the Old French "classer," meaning to arrange in a class
The word "classified" has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the act of categorizing or arranging things in a systematic way
Synonyms
classified
categorized
graded
ranked
sorted
arranged
organized
systematized
ordered
prioritized
listed
indexed
cataloged
tabulated
grouped
segregated
separated
divided
compartmentalized
pigeonholed
labeled
designated
assigned
allocated
codified
standardized
formalized
structured
formatted
Definitions
- Officially categorized or graded, typically according to sensitivity or importance
- Arranged or categorized in a systematic way, typically according to shared characteristics or features
- (of information) officially designated as secret or restricted
Usage Examples
- The documents were classified as top secret to protect national security
- The company's financial reports are classified into different categories for easier analysis
- The library's books are classified using the Dewey Decimal System for efficient retrieval
Antonyms
uncategorized
unclassified
unsorted
unorganized
disordered
chaotic
random
unordered
unstructured
unformatted
unstandardized
informal
unofficial
unrestricted
ungraded
unranked
unlisted
unindexed