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
Its severity was rated S1, the second-highest classification.
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Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
Even under broader classifications, California data does not show administrative spending approaching 50% of education funding.
—James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Where a more capable but costly leader UUV searches the sea space for detection, classification, and identification of mines, which are subsequently neutralized by a expendable follower.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
Teede said the consortium plans to spend three years incorporating the new name into various aspects of healthcare, from disease classification to clinical guidelines and provider education.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 13 May 2026
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Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
Even under broader classifications, California data does not show administrative spending approaching 50% of education funding.
—James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Where a more capable but costly leader UUV searches the sea space for detection, classification, and identification of mines, which are subsequently neutralized by a expendable follower.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
Teede said the consortium plans to spend three years incorporating the new name into various aspects of healthcare, from disease classification to clinical guidelines and provider education.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for classification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classification
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Each puzzle has exactly one solution, so watch out for words or items that seem to belong to multiple categories!—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Now Kalshi has launched a new category that will let users bet on phenomena like the prices of individual artworks at auction as well as total sales values at particular art auctions.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
27 May 2026
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For this reason, try to put your hummingbird food far from other bird feeders and, if possible, position several hummingbird feeders across your yard so aggressive hummingbirds can keep a safe space from their own kind.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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And by the way, all companies are creating value of some kind.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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“Classification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classification. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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