classifier

Meaning

  1. Someone who classifies.
  2. A word or morpheme used in some languages (such as CJKV languages and American Sign Language), in certain contexts (such as counting), to indicate the semantic class to which something belongs.
  3. A machine that separates particles or objects of different size or density.
  4. A program or algorithm that classifies.
  5. A metaclass used to group other entities having common features.

Synonyms

classificator

sizing machine

specificator

clarificator

numerative noun

qualitative noun

sorting machine

grading machine

classification symbol

class symbol

class code

order sorter

progressive gage

counting word

count word

counter word

Translations

Numeralklassifikator

Zählwort

Klassifikator

Zähleinheitswort

mot de mesure

classificador

classificatrice

المصنّف

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈklæsɪfaɪɚ/
Etymology

From classify + -er.

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