reclassify

/riˈklæsɪfaɪ/
verb
  1. To put something into a new or different category.
    • Scientists decided to reclassify the species based on new DNA evidence.
    • The library had to reclassify the books after changing its system.
    • The government may reclassify the chemical as hazardous.
  2. To change the official status or rank of someone or something.
    • The company will reclassify some part-time workers as full-time employees.
    • After the review, they decided to reclassify the job position.
    • The committee voted to reclassify the land as a protected area.
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