What is a classifier in ASL?

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signs that are used to show ownership or possession
signs that are used to show ownership or possession

signs that are used to represent general categories or classes of things
signs that are used to represent general categories or classes of things

signs that are used to replace state of being verbs

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In American Sign Language (ASL), a classifier refers to "signs that are used to represent general categories or classes of things." These classifiers help to convey information about the shape, size, and movement of the objects they represent.