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classification

Main Entry: clas·si·fi·ca·tion

Pronunciation: \ˌkla-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən\

Function: noun

Date: 1790

1 : the act or process of classifying
2 a : systematic arrangement in groups or categories according to established criteria; specifically : taxonomy b : class, category

— clas·si·fi·ca·to·ry \ˈkla-sə-fi-kə-ˌtȯr-ē, kla-ˈsi-fə-; ˈkla-sə-fə-ˌkā-tə-rē\ adjective

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