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
Dachshunds are part of the hound group, according to breed classifications, and are often described as brave and tenacious.
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Unlike psychiatric or weight-loss drugs, finasteride's cosmetic classification may have shielded it from rigorous post-marketing scrutiny.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2025
Since the 1960s, different international organizations have set rules and designations for five-star classifications.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
As coalition warfare becomes the norm, integrating data across multiple partners—each with distinct platforms and classification levels—can mean the difference between success and failure.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Unlike psychiatric or weight-loss drugs, finasteride's cosmetic classification may have shielded it from rigorous post-marketing scrutiny.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2025
Since the 1960s, different international organizations have set rules and designations for five-star classifications.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
As coalition warfare becomes the norm, integrating data across multiple partners—each with distinct platforms and classification levels—can mean the difference between success and failure.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classification
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At that time, voters approved extending a capital-improvement property tax at the current rate to fund six categories of projects, including a new Little Rock District Court facility.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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Rare earths are a category of minerals that are critical for a swath of products from cars to semiconductors.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
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The study, the first of its kind locally, was conducted by Sojourner Family Peace Center in Milwaukee, the state's largest advocacy organization for victims of domestic violence.—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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No one likes to see streaking of any kind.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Classification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classification. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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