reclassify

[ ree-klas-uh-fahy ]
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verb (used with object),re·clas·si·fied, re·clas·si·fy·ing.
  1. to classify anew.

  2. to change the security classification of (information, a document, etc.).

Origin of reclassify

1
First recorded in 1915–20; re- + classify

Other words from reclassify

  • re·clas·si·fi·ca·tion, noun

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How to use reclassify in a sentence

  • The Board may also reclassify cities as reserve or central reserve cities, or terminate their designation as such.

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