Reclassify (Verb)
Meaning
Classify anew, change the previous classification; "The zoologists had to reclassify the mollusks after they found new species".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The museum curators had to reclassify many of the ancient artifacts after new evidence surfaced about their origins.
- Genetic research has led to the reclassification of previously unknown plant species in the Amazon rainforest.
- Government employees may request to reclassify their job titles if their responsibilities have changed significantly since being hired.
- Astronomers worldwide reclassified Pluto as a dwarf planet due to its relatively small size compared to other planets.
- Following a study on DNA, biologists around the world reclassify numerous species of frogs and toads.