Past tense of classify
regular verb
The past tense of classify is classified. The past participle is also classified.
Forms of classify
| Base form (V1) | classify /ˈklæs.ɪ.faɪ/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | classified /ˈklæsəfaɪd/ |
| Past participle (V3) | classified /ˈklæsəfaɪd/ |
| Present participle | classifying |
| Third person singular | classifies |
Classified in a sentence
- The condition of man can be classified as civilized or uncivilized.From the entry condition
- We've classified by a fluke; actually, the first goal was just a total fluke.From the entry fluke
- NSA's report on the Liberty incident was originally classified top secret.From the entry top secret
- The military will redact the document before releasing it, blacking out sections that are classified.From the entry redact
- We do not discuss specific interrogation techniques because they are classified information.From the entry classified
Meaning of classify
- verb To identify by or divide into classes; to categorize.
- verb To declare something a secret, especially a government secret.
- verb To make classy.
Questions about the past tense of classify
- What is the past tense of classify?
- The past tense of classify is classified.
- What is the past participle of classify?
- The past participle of classify is classified.
- Is classify a regular or irregular verb?
- Classify is a regular verb: its past tense changes -y to -ied.
Source and license
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