Reclassified: meaning, definitions and examples
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reclassified
[ ˌriːˈklæf.aɪd ]
changing classification
The term 'reclassified' refers to the action of changing a previously assigned classification or categorization of something. This can occur in various fields, such as data organization, taxonomies, or legal classifications.
Synonyms
reassign, reorganise, reorganize.
Examples of usage
- The species was reclassified after new research.
- The tax documents were reclassified to meet the new regulations.
- The product was reclassified as a luxury item.
Translations
Translations of the word "reclassified" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reclassificado
🇮🇳 फिर से वर्गीकृत
🇩🇪 neu klassifiziert
🇮🇩 diklasifikasikan ulang
🇺🇦 перекласифікований
🇵🇱 przeklasyfikowany
🇯🇵 再分類された
🇫🇷 reclassé
🇪🇸 reclasificado
🇹🇷 yeniden sınıflandırılmış
🇰🇷 재분류된
🇸🇦 إعادة تصنيف
🇨🇿 znovu klasifikovaný
🇸🇰 preklasifikovaný
🇨🇳 重新分类
🇸🇮 ponovno razvrščen
🇮🇸 endurskilgreindur
🇰🇿 қайта жіктелген
🇬🇪 მეორედ კლასიფიცირებული
🇦🇿 yenidən təsnif edilmiş
🇲🇽 reclasificado
Etymology
The word 'reclassified' is formed by adding the prefix 're-' to the base word 'classify.' The prefix 're-' comes from Latin 're-' indicating repetition or returning to a previous state. The root 'classify' originates from the Latin word 'classificare', which refers to classifying or categorizing things based on shared characteristics. The term 'classify' gained prominence in English in the early 19th century, and with the addition of 're-', it points to the action of changing or revising the classification of an item. This formation reflects the evolving nature of classification in various fields, such as science, law, and data management, where consistent updating and accuracy of categories are vital for clarity and utility.