class

class
1. noun /klɑːs,klæs,kleəs/
a) A group, collection, category or set sharing characteristics or attributes.

The new Ford Fiesta is set to be best in the small family class.

b) A social grouping, based on job, wealth, etc. In Britain, society is commonly split into three main classes; upper class, middle class and working class.

That is one class-A heifer you got there, sonny.

2. verb /klɑːs,klæs,kleəs/
To assign to a class.

I would class this with most of the other mediocre works of the period.

3. adjective /klɑːs,klæs,kleəs/
See Also: class act, classify, class picture, classless, classroom, class up, class war, classy, coach class, steerage class

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