Reclassified: meaning, definitions and examples

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reclassified

 

[ ˌriːˈklæf.aɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,904, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.