Word
classed
US/ˈkɫæst/
UK/klˈɑːst/
Definition
adj. belonging to a specific group or category based on shared qualities. It is often used to describe how people or things are organized into levels.
adj. assigned to a specific category or social group based on shared characteristics. Often used predicatively after a linking verb or as a participial adjective modifying a noun.
Examples
“The new car is classed as a luxury vehicle.”
“In many historical studies, the population was classed according to their occupation and land ownership.”
“Although the document was originally classed as top secret, the passage of time and changes in government policy eventually led to its full public disclosure.”
Examples
simple
“The new car is classed as a luxury vehicle.”
contextual
“In many historical studies, the population was classed according to their occupation and land ownership.”
complex
“Although the document was originally classed as top secret, the passage of time and changes in government policy eventually led to its full public disclosure.”
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'as' to indicate the specific category assigned.
Pitfall
He is classed like a professional.
He is classed as a professional.
When identifying a category, 'classed' requires the preposition 'as' rather than 'like'.
Real-World Examples
“By that point he was officially classed by the NHS as "overdue" for vaccination; effectively, he was on his GP's naughty list.” “In the eyes of the law, e-scooters are classed as motor vehicles.” Domain
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