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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
Some changes in zone classification are the result of recent fire history patterns.
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Christian Martinez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
The probe will also examine if Hegseth followed classification and records retention requirements.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
Luke Wood has quite a menu of activity to ponder and discuss as president of Sacramento State, and among his favorite topics is the Hornets’ efforts to transition into the highest classification of college football.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Both Gabbard and Ratcliffe deferred to Hegseth on issues of classification.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 28 Mar. 2025
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Christian Martinez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
The probe will also examine if Hegseth followed classification and records retention requirements.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
Luke Wood has quite a menu of activity to ponder and discuss as president of Sacramento State, and among his favorite topics is the Hornets’ efforts to transition into the highest classification of college football.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Both Gabbard and Ratcliffe deferred to Hegseth on issues of classification.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for classification
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“Classification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classification. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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