Synonyms of classification

classification

noun

ˌkla-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• category
• type
• kind
• group
• tier
• genus
• class
• sort
• species
• family
• grade
• section
• variety
• bracket
• rubric
• division
• generation
• set
• league
• rank(s)
• description
• order
• breed
• subgroup
• subspecies
• subdivision
• subclass
• manner
• race
• specialty
• nature
• kidney
• branch
• label
• speciality
• title
• feather
• heading
• ilk
• like

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of classification

The offense classification and potential penalties vary with prior offenses and the stop’s circumstances. — Karen Koehler, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026

The classification would be allowed and is shown on the city’s future land use map, Latinovic said. — Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

So that makes these systems more flexible than the old classification models. — Wen Shao, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

Heritage of Conyers, Howard and Randolph-Clay moved into first place in their classifications in the AJC Varsity Improvement Tracker. — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 6 Oct. 2026