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
Hegseth argued that the classification markings of any information about those military operations could not be discussed with lawmakers.
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Arkansas Online, 13 June 2025
The classification of college athletes will need to emerge through separate legal action under labor and employment laws.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 June 2025
They are separated according to these classifications and housed in dorms that hold 80 people apiece, with showers, phones, televisions, and a gaming system.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 10 June 2025
That classification would subject eMotos to regulations for other off-highway vehicles, including safety rules and limits on where they can be operated.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 9 June 2025
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Arkansas Online, 13 June 2025
The classification of college athletes will need to emerge through separate legal action under labor and employment laws.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 June 2025
They are separated according to these classifications and housed in dorms that hold 80 people apiece, with showers, phones, televisions, and a gaming system.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 10 June 2025
That classification would subject eMotos to regulations for other off-highway vehicles, including safety rules and limits on where they can be operated.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classification
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The reigning brand champion in the category is Johnnie Walker, which has dominated global whiskey sales throughout the 21st Century.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Viju Mathew Shifting gears from his degree in physical geography, Viju Mathew has spent the last decade covering most categories of the luxury market prior to becoming Robb Report's automotive editor.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
21 June 2025
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Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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The move marks the first time a major Hollywood studio has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit of this kind.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
11 June 2025
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“Classification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classification. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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