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classification

3 entries found.

  1. classification
  2. Dewey decimal classification
  3. self-

Main Entry:
clas·si·fi·ca·tion Listen to the pronunciation of classification
Pronunciation:
\ˌkla-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən\
Function:
noun
Date:
1790
1: the act or process of classifying2 a: systematic arrangement in groups or categories according to established criteria ; specifically : taxonomy b: class , category
— clas·si·fi·ca·to·ry Listen to the pronunciation of classificatory Listen to the pronunciation of classificatory \ˈkla-sə-fi-kə-ˌtȯr-ē, kla-ˈsi-fə-; ˈkla-sə-fə-ˌkā-tə-rē\ adjective
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