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Classed: meaning, definitions and examples

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classed

 

[ klæst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

grouping category

To classify something is to arrange or organize it into specific groups based on shared qualities or characteristics. This process helps in understanding complex information by creating manageable sections. The term is often used in statistics, education, and research.

Synonyms

categorized, listed, organized, sorted.

Examples of usage

  • The animals were classed into various species.
  • In the study, the data was classed according to age groups.
  • The books are classed by genre in the library.
  • Students were classed based on their academic performance.
  • Items in the store are classed by price range.

Translations

Translations of the word "classed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 classificado

🇮🇳 श्रेणीबद्ध

🇩🇪 klassifiziert

🇮🇩 diklasifikasikan

🇺🇦 класифікований

🇵🇱 sklasyfikowany

🇯🇵 分類された

🇫🇷 classé

🇪🇸 clasificado

🇹🇷 sınıflandırılmış

🇰🇷 분류된

🇸🇦 مصنف

🇨🇿 zařazený

🇸🇰 kategorizovaný

🇨🇳 分类的

🇸🇮 razvrščen

🇮🇸 flokkuð

🇰🇿 сараланған

🇬🇪 კლასიფიცირებული

🇦🇿 sinifləndirilmiş

🇲🇽 clasificado

Etymology

The word 'classed' originates from the Latin word 'classis', which means 'a division, a class'. It evolved through Old French 'classe', and it found its way into Middle English through various uses that denote groupings of objects or people. The shift to 'class' occurred in the 16th century, and the past form 'classed' emerged as English adopted the practice of forming past participles from base verbs. Over time, 'class' has embraced broader meanings, including social classes, educational stages, and organizational structures, emphasizing the continued relevance of categorization in human thought. Today's usage encompasses a variety of fields, illustrating the dynamic and evolving nature of language as it adapts to the changing contexts of communication.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,692 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.