Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reclassify
verb
/ˌriːˈklæs.ɪ.faɪ/
Definition
To classify again or differently.
Examples
- The committee decided to reclassify the species based on new research.
- After reviewing the data, we will need to reclassify these items in our inventory.
- The government may choose to reclassify certain areas as protected zones.
Meaning
Reclassify means to change the classification of something, often to better fit a new standard or system.
Synonyms
- reassign
- reorganize
- rearrange
- relabel
