Synonyms of classification

classification

noun

ˌkla-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• category
• type
• kind
• group
• tier
• genus
• class
• sort
• species
• family
• grade
• section
• variety
• bracket
• rubric
• division
• generation
• set
• league
• rank(s)
• description
• order
• breed
• subgroup
• subspecies
• subdivision
• subclass
• manner
• race
• specialty
• nature
• kidney
• branch
• label
• speciality
• title
• feather
• heading
• ilk
• like

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of classification

But classification is about control and working relationships. — Gary Galstyan, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Clinch County has won six football state championships this century, all in Class A, the Georgia High School Association’s classification for the smallest schools. — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 6 July 2026

Elsewhere, general classification contenders Juan Ayuso (Lidl-Trek), Remco Evenepoel and Florian Lipowitz (Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe) and Paul Seixas (Decathlon CMA CGM) all produced good performances to stay within 40 seconds of the leading pair. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 July 2026

During the first week of June 2026, international classification society DNV granted a formal design certificate to verify that the equipment complied with maritime safety rules and technical parameters. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026