as in category
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
dinosaur remains that do not fit any existing classification
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Recent Examples of classification
One of the most common uses of machine learning is classification—for example, distinguishing between pictures of dogs and cats.
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Matt Von Hippel, ArsTechnica, 23 June 2025
The last thing the Emmys need is another controversy over genre classification.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 21 June 2025
For example, in 2020, the firm produced a workload study of industrial hygienists and safety engineers, classifications that work within DIR’s California Division of Occupational Safety and Health.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2025
The union has panned changes made to the driver pay classification system that resulted in some workers driving 100 kilometers to pick up freight without getting any compensation.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 16 June 2025
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Matt Von Hippel, ArsTechnica, 23 June 2025
The last thing the Emmys need is another controversy over genre classification.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 21 June 2025
For example, in 2020, the firm produced a workload study of industrial hygienists and safety engineers, classifications that work within DIR’s California Division of Occupational Safety and Health.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2025
The union has panned changes made to the driver pay classification system that resulted in some workers driving 100 kilometers to pick up freight without getting any compensation.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classification
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Tariffs and the economic uncertainty haven’t impacted prices too deeply just yet, though May’s inflation inched up more than expected last month, reaching 2.7%, according to the core personal consumption expenditures index—excluding food and energy categories.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The second category of safeguards involves imposing restrictions on companies that synthesize nucleic acids.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
1 July 2025
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Allegiant does not tolerate disruptive behavior of any kind.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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There are three holidays when alcohol of any kind is prohibited from being sold in Tennessee.—
Jordan Green,
The Tennessean,
4 July 2025
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“Classification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classification. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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