Synonyms of classifications

classifications

noun

plural of classification

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• categories
• types
• kinds
• groups
• tiers
• ranks
• classes
• species
• varieties
• genera
• sorts
• families
• brackets
• sections
• divisions
• grades
• leagues
• generations
• sets
• rubrics
• breeds
• descriptions
• orders
• subgroups
• subdivisions
• subclasses
• manners
• specialties
• races
• kidneys
• feathers
• branches
• labels
• headings
• specialities
• likes
• natures
• titles
• ilks
• subspecieses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of classifications

Finding the right width can be confusing because there is so much variation within New Balance’s width classifications. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

Those Open semifinals and the championship match will be played Friday-Saturday alongside final four teams in the traditional classifications — 1A through 6A and the Rural Division. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Sep. 2026

The Blazers consistently schedule difficult nonconference opponents, often from higher classifications, to prepare for their 5A-East Conference slate. — Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026

In California, e-bikes and e-motorcycles are divided into different classifications, which limits who can ride them and how. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Ongoing litigation could affect how these classifications are applied. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

But shows could petition to switch fields, and so many did that the confusion led the org to raise the white flag and get rid of those classifications by 2022. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

Temporary federal detention facilities can house people with vastly different criminal histories and security classifications. — Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

With the new format, there will be 232 teams vying for the various championships in the Open 8, six classifications and the two new Independent Divisions. — Chris Hays, Sun Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2026