as in categories
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 classifications
Based on United Nations statistical classifications, Asia includes 48 countries when Palestine is counted; the total rises to 49 if Russia is included and to 50 if Taiwan is also treated as an independent country.
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Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 May 2026
Otherwise, racial classifications must be a specific remedy for a recent wrong.
—Stephen L. Carter, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
In the second Olympic phase, the clean and jerk, McKenzie also went 3-for-3, peaking with a 370 best for a 685 total that set another record for all classifications.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Trustee Ken Shaw said the ordinance aligns the business license approval process and classifications with the liquor and gaming license process, meaning specific types of businesses would be capped at their existing numbers and any additions would require a formal business licensing process.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Both classifications require a valid motorcycle license for street operation, as well as DMV registration, license plate, insurance, and full motorcycle equipment, according to prosecutors.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Leaders need human-in-the-loop checkpoints on the highest-leverage decisions—high-value quotes, customs classifications, contractual commitments—alongside mandatory audit logs and version control across all agent actions.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Over the decades, Hatters-Friedman said, psychiatrists around the world have continued to use these classifications to try to understand why some parents kill their children.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
This step helps to ensure that satellite classifications align with on‑the‑ground conditions and are accurately interpreting the images.
—Hannah V. Herrero, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 May 2026
Otherwise, racial classifications must be a specific remedy for a recent wrong.
—Stephen L. Carter, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
In the second Olympic phase, the clean and jerk, McKenzie also went 3-for-3, peaking with a 370 best for a 685 total that set another record for all classifications.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Trustee Ken Shaw said the ordinance aligns the business license approval process and classifications with the liquor and gaming license process, meaning specific types of businesses would be capped at their existing numbers and any additions would require a formal business licensing process.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Both classifications require a valid motorcycle license for street operation, as well as DMV registration, license plate, insurance, and full motorcycle equipment, according to prosecutors.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Leaders need human-in-the-loop checkpoints on the highest-leverage decisions—high-value quotes, customs classifications, contractual commitments—alongside mandatory audit logs and version control across all agent actions.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Over the decades, Hatters-Friedman said, psychiatrists around the world have continued to use these classifications to try to understand why some parents kill their children.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
This step helps to ensure that satellite classifications align with on‑the‑ground conditions and are accurately interpreting the images.
—Hannah V. Herrero, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classifications
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All Student Academy Award-winning films will be eligible to compete for the 99th Oscars in the short films categories — best animated short, best documentary short or best live action short.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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And, in a handful of states, certain categories of debt — including medical bills — cannot be garnished at all.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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That is partially a product of the heaps of experience this group has together in these types of moments.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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All types of alcohol contribute to cancer by damaging DNA and increasing chronic inflammation, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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As the play reminds us, finding sanctuaries of many kinds in these times can be very difficult to achieve.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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The stand-up and movie star was inundated with jokes of all kinds — though mostly about his stature — at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Sunday, with the special now available on Netflix.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Classifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classifications. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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