[] (classifies, classifying, classified, classified) to put sb/sth into a group with other people or things of a similar type 把…分类；把…归类◆Taxes may be classified as either direct or indirect. 税收可分为直接税和间接税两类。◆For insurance purposes, cars are classified into five types. 出於保险方面的原因，汽车分为五类。◆The report classifies companies according to annual income. 报告根据年度收入将公司分类。