gatherandclassify

verb

UK /ˈɡæðər ənd ˈklæsɪfaɪ/

US /ˈɡæðər ənd ˈklæsɪfaɪ/

To gather and classify means to collect things and put them into groups.

We gather and classify the leaves by color and shape.

SYNONYMS

collect and sort gather and group assemble and organize gather and arrange

RELATED WORDS

collect sort group organize categorize

OTHER MEANINGS

2. To bring together information and arrange it into categories.

Scientists gather and classify data from their experiments.

3. To pick up objects and place them into different groups.

The children gather and classify the toys at cleanup time.

4. To collect items and decide which group each one belongs to.

Volunteers gather and classify donations at the shelter.