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
The contest for points classification appeared to open in Stage 3 when the reigning champion, Jasper Philipsen, of Alpecin–Deceuninck, was thrown over his handlebars during an intermediate sprint.
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Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 27 July 2025
Christopher Bae, a paleoanthropologist at the University of Hawaii, decided an entirely new classification was in order.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 26 July 2025
The hope was that this wedding might wedge Tony into permanent residency in the U.S., but by the time Richard applied for Tony’s spousal classification deportation proceedings were already in motion.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 26 July 2025
With three stages of the Tour de France remaining, the 22-year-old Scot is just 22 seconds off third place in the general classification (GC).
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 25 July 2025
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Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 27 July 2025
Christopher Bae, a paleoanthropologist at the University of Hawaii, decided an entirely new classification was in order.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 26 July 2025
The hope was that this wedding might wedge Tony into permanent residency in the U.S., but by the time Richard applied for Tony’s spousal classification deportation proceedings were already in motion.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 26 July 2025
With three stages of the Tour de France remaining, the 22-year-old Scot is just 22 seconds off third place in the general classification (GC).
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classification
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In the Pilots category, the Grand Jury Prize went to Bulldozer, written by and starring Joanna Leeds, and directed by Andrew Leeds.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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The smart glasses category is anchored by devices like Meta Ray-Bans, Xreal, and Viture.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Year-round, the Virginia Beach Farmers Market features local vendors selling everything from fresh produce to handmade soaps, plants, honey, and crafts of all kinds.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
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Smoking of all kinds, including e-cigarettes, is prohibited.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Classification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classification. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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