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 final frame saw Creal hit his sixth 3-pointer of the contest — one shy of the UIL state record for all classifications.
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2026
North Texas stamped its authority on the UIL state basketball championships, winning 13 of the 24 statewide titles, including eight boys crowns and five girls championships across all classifications.
—Johnny Resendiz, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Over the years, through contract negotiations or board resolutions, supervisors have added 11 additional classifications eligible for those annual adjustments.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
The bill also calls for exemptions to civil service classifications for sports authority employees and other laws that establish guardrails for how public funds can be invested.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Since the 2006 Games in Turin, skiing classifications have become better standardized.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Blum is also the president of Students For Fair Admissions, a membership organization whose mission has been to eliminate racial and ethnic classifications in school admissions.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 3 Mar. 2026
The classifications have been changed this year to divisions, which is the same system used by the boys basketball tournament.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
The eight remaining high school girls basketball teams in each of the state’s eight classifications will go head-to-head this week in the quarterfinals of the Georgia High School Association state tournament.
—Chip Saye, AJC.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2026
North Texas stamped its authority on the UIL state basketball championships, winning 13 of the 24 statewide titles, including eight boys crowns and five girls championships across all classifications.
—Johnny Resendiz, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Over the years, through contract negotiations or board resolutions, supervisors have added 11 additional classifications eligible for those annual adjustments.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
The bill also calls for exemptions to civil service classifications for sports authority employees and other laws that establish guardrails for how public funds can be invested.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Since the 2006 Games in Turin, skiing classifications have become better standardized.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Blum is also the president of Students For Fair Admissions, a membership organization whose mission has been to eliminate racial and ethnic classifications in school admissions.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 3 Mar. 2026
The classifications have been changed this year to divisions, which is the same system used by the boys basketball tournament.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
The eight remaining high school girls basketball teams in each of the state’s eight classifications will go head-to-head this week in the quarterfinals of the Georgia High School Association state tournament.
—Chip Saye, AJC.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classifications
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Kohl's is making moves to boost sales Consumers are being buffeted by high prices in all categories of spending, and the company has to address that.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Netflix limited series about a teenage boy arrested on suspicion of murdering a female classmate won five categories, including Best Single Drama or Mini-Series.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
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If Kidman’s character is tough, so were investigator types played by Sarah Lancashire (Happy Valley), Brenda Blethyn (Vera), Amy Adams (Sharp Objects), and Toni Collette (Unbelievable).—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Alongside the wildflower meadow, the kitchen garden is home to more than 90 types of vegetables and 70 herbs, while the orchard is devoted to unusual British fruit species.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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How to Build Better Trust By making food allergy safety an important priority, restaurants, cafes, and eateries of all kinds can do more than just protect their customers and limit their legal risk.—
K. H. Koehler,
Ascend Agency,
18 Mar. 2026
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But a film also needs craftspeople – filmmakers, artists, makers of all kinds.—
Daren Smith,
IndieWire,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Classifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classifications. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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