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
The Antarctic fur seal is not currently listed under ESA classifications.
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Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Officials say those classifications are based on medical judgment, not legal outcomes.
—Julie Watts, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
While the department is successfully meeting those requirements for some job classifications, CDCR has historically failed to achieve the 90% statewide staffing threshold for some positions, according to documents from a recent legislative oversight hearing.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
To do this, researchers studied their findings through signaling theory, which explains how individuals interpret, respond and make decisions based on AI signals — recommendations, predictions and classifications — under conditions of uncertainty.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
The application also includes a quality assurance program, safety classifications, and physical protection system designs.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Where things get murky, according to Cathleen Cardinali, perfumer and founder of Thin Wild Mercury, is that these classifications don’t always equate to stronger performance.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 31 Mar. 2026
Even after jumping two classifications, the Ravens ran roughshod over their Rocky Mountain League opponents.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
The Chaparrals and Bulldogs are two of five Tarrant County boys soccer teams remaining in all UIL boys soccer classifications.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Officials say those classifications are based on medical judgment, not legal outcomes.
—Julie Watts, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
While the department is successfully meeting those requirements for some job classifications, CDCR has historically failed to achieve the 90% statewide staffing threshold for some positions, according to documents from a recent legislative oversight hearing.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
To do this, researchers studied their findings through signaling theory, which explains how individuals interpret, respond and make decisions based on AI signals — recommendations, predictions and classifications — under conditions of uncertainty.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
The application also includes a quality assurance program, safety classifications, and physical protection system designs.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Where things get murky, according to Cathleen Cardinali, perfumer and founder of Thin Wild Mercury, is that these classifications don’t always equate to stronger performance.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 31 Mar. 2026
Even after jumping two classifications, the Ravens ran roughshod over their Rocky Mountain League opponents.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
The Chaparrals and Bulldogs are two of five Tarrant County boys soccer teams remaining in all UIL boys soccer classifications.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classifications
Noun
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Certain categories, like social hangouts or free-form drawing, are excluded by default for younger users.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Variety has learned exclusively that Jason Bateman, who plays local weatherman Clark Forrest, and Linda Cardellini, who plays Floyd’s dry-witted wife Carol, will be submitted in the supporting actor (limited) and supporting actress (limited) categories, respectively, for Emmy consideration.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While all three attacks are being treated as separate incidents, counterterror police are conducting the investigations due to the nature of the attacks, their locations and the types of buildings involved, the Met said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Imam was different from the scrappy Steubenville types with whom Barnes had spent his twenties.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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The most advanced computer chips, the kinds only in AI data centers now, will eventually make their way to Deere machines.—
Tyler Jett,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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There are different kinds, but the most common are acoustic leak detection devices, and a leak detection system monitors water flow through a pipeline.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Classifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classifications. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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