reclassify
/riˈklæsɪfaɪ/
verb
- 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.
- 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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