# classed

/ˈkɫæst/ (US) · /klˈɑːst/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/classed
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Pitfalls

- Not "He is classed like a professional." but "He is classed as a professional." — When identifying a category, 'classed' requires the preposition 'as' rather than 'like'.

## Usage notes

- Often followed by the preposition 'as' to indicate the specific category assigned.

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