Classify

verb · Command words

Definition

Sort items into groups according to shared features.

Explanation

State the criteria for the groups and place each item in the correct group.

Example

Classify these substances as elements, compounds or mixtures.

In an exam

Command-word meanings can vary between subjects, exam boards and mark schemes, so check your own board's guidance. See Exam Command Words: What Each Instruction Asks For.

Common confusion

Classification depends on the criteria, so state them.