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classed

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkɫæst// UK //klˈɑːst// classed

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.


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.

Synonyms
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'.

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