reclassify

/riːˈklæsɪfaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to classify again, especially in a different or new category

“The company reclassified its employees to reflect changes in job responsibilities.”

2. verb

to assign a new classification or category to something

“The researchers reclassified the species based on new genetic evidence.”

3. verb

to change the way something is grouped or categorized

“The accountant reclassified the company’s assets to better reflect its financial situation.”

4. noun

the act of reclassifying something

“The reclassification of the product led to a significant change in its marketing strategy.”

Synonyms

  • reclassify
  • redesignate
  • relabel

Antonyms

  • misclassify
  • mislabel