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
Industry analysts are closely watching changes to the longtime federal classification of marijuana as among the most dangerous and addictive drugs.
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Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
And that doesn’t include the fuel used in qualifying or in the other five classifications of cars that will be participating in the three days of racing in Long Beach.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Building owners, represented by an umbrella group called the Realty Advisory Board on Labor Relations, want the workers to start paying health insurance premiums and want new hires to come in under a new job classification that the union says would be lower-paying.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
The dispute kicked off last October when Meta, which owns Instagram, said the social media platform would restrict what users under the age of 18 can see through filters that mirrored the MPA’s PG-13 classification.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
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Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
And that doesn’t include the fuel used in qualifying or in the other five classifications of cars that will be participating in the three days of racing in Long Beach.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Building owners, represented by an umbrella group called the Realty Advisory Board on Labor Relations, want the workers to start paying health insurance premiums and want new hires to come in under a new job classification that the union says would be lower-paying.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
The dispute kicked off last October when Meta, which owns Instagram, said the social media platform would restrict what users under the age of 18 can see through filters that mirrored the MPA’s PG-13 classification.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classification
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This year’s inductees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame lean far too male and over 60, with the class consisting of only six women spread among all of the categories — a disappointing decline after some notable changes following the departure of chairman Jann Wenner.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
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First-time filmmakers are well represented, and several of this year’s winners fall into that category – an early boost that can make a real difference when trying to get a project made.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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The first-of-its-kind arrangement marks a tectonic shift for Florida’s largest school district, where charter schools have operated in their own facilities rather than district property.—
Garrett Shanley,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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The shop leans into dense, old-school ice cream — the kind that comes out of the freezer firm and packed with flavor.—
Tristan Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Classification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classification. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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