1. (verb)classify, class, sort, assort, sort out, separate arrange or order by classes or categories "How would you classify these pottery shards--are they prehistoric?"
2. (verb)clear, clear up, shed light on, crystallize, crystallise, crystalize, crystalise, straighten out, sort out, enlighten, illuminate, elucidate makefree from confusion or ambiguity; makeclear "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault"
3. (verb)discipline, correct, sort out punish in order to gaincontrol or enforce obedience "The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently"