classifier

noun
UK: /ˈklæsɪfaɪər/
US: /ˈklæsɪfaɪər/

  1. A person or thing that puts things into groups.

    1. The librarian is a classifier of books.
    2. This machine is a classifier which separates recyclable materials.

  2. In language, a word or affix that categorizes nouns.

    1. The word 'piece' can be a classifier in certain contexts.
    2. Mandarin Chinese uses many classifiers to specify different types of nouns.

  3. A mathematical function that assigns items to categories.

    1. The spam filter works as a classifier of emails.
    2. This algorithm is a powerful classifier of medical images for diagnosis.

Synonyms

grader

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "classifier" in English means: A person or thing that puts things into groups., In language, a word or affix that categorizes nouns., A mathematical function that assigns items to categories..

The phonetic transcription of "classifier" is /ˈklæsɪfaɪər/ in British English and /ˈklæsɪfaɪər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "classifier": grader.

Example usage of "classifier": "The librarian is a classifier of books.". More examples on the page.