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
Oceanco also grabbed headlines by signing a contract with Lloyd’s Register during the show for the classification and certification of a 427-foot yacht, which will be the largest ever built the Dutch shipyard.
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2025
On Friday, the watch was upgraded to a warning, which is a more severe classification.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
And, in terms of a weight classification sport, such as wrestling, weigh-ins may be necessary for a child's safety.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 1 Oct. 2025
Despite the Category 5 classification, there are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2025
On Friday, the watch was upgraded to a warning, which is a more severe classification.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
And, in terms of a weight classification sport, such as wrestling, weigh-ins may be necessary for a child's safety.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 1 Oct. 2025
Despite the Category 5 classification, there are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classification
Noun
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Physics was the first category mentioned in Nobel's will, likely reflecting the prominence of the field during his time.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Trump has vowed for weeks to clean up crime in Chicago, though the city has experienced a decline in most major crime categories this year, according to WBEZ.—
Obed Manuel,
NPR,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Fireworks or incendiary devices of any kind.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Oct. 2025
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Sirras said that award looks to be the first of its kind, and the board likely offered it to Nejatian because of a blessing from Opendoor’s cofounders, Eric Wu and Khosla Ventures’ Keith Rabois.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Classification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classification. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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