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 state's constitution was revised in 2022, when Democratic lawmakers voted to adopt the Equal Rights Amendment, which added gender identity to its list of diversity classifications that are protected under state law.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The Dragons lead the race for the University Interscholastic League’s Lone Star Cup, which honors Texas’ best athletic and academic programs in every classification.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2026
Is Walnut Grove on track to do the same despite jumping from 5A Division II to the highest classification in Texas and joining District 6?
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
Of course, there are trade-offs to expect on vessels with top-of-class ice classifications.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2026
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The Dragons lead the race for the University Interscholastic League’s Lone Star Cup, which honors Texas’ best athletic and academic programs in every classification.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2026
Is Walnut Grove on track to do the same despite jumping from 5A Division II to the highest classification in Texas and joining District 6?
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
Of course, there are trade-offs to expect on vessels with top-of-class ice classifications.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classification
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Funds for children in this category may not exceed 20% of the amount of money appropriated from the program fund for that school year.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The majority of extremely low-income renters in Oklahoma are working, disabled or elderly, with those three categories making up 83% of extremely low-income renters.—
Jake Ramsey,
Oklahoma Watch,
4 Feb. 2026
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The installation also offers a curation of Hearst’s fine jewelry collection and an assortment of the handbag collection, specifically the Nina, the Demi, the Diana and the Leonora, including one-of-a-kind exclusive handbag pieces.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Each brought two kinds, a plain butter croissant and a signature creation of their own choosing.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Classification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classification. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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