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 companies were sorted into 11 sectors using classifications from Yahoo Finance, plus separate categories for ETFs, funds and unclassified transactions.
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Michael Kaplan, CBS News, 15 June 2026
High school coaches across the state have selected 115 players for the 2026 All-Idaho baseball teams across five classifications.
—Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2026
The union has previously argued that BP’s 13% pay increase would come after most job classifications would see pay cuts.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
The Pentagon revised its religious classifications for service members after a list that included 21 Christian denominations, with the Mormon faith in a separate category, drew criticism.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 8 June 2026
That included the Class 4A semifinals in Gentry’s sophomore season, winning the program’s first league title in her junior season as the program moved up classifications and returning to the postseason, again in Class 5A, this spring.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
County officials noted that while most of those positions were occupied when the reductions were identified, vacancies existed elsewhere in the department within the same classifications.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Exams for most non-commercial driver classifications had been offered in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
—News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2026
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.
—Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 May 2026
Michael Kaplan, CBS News, 15 June 2026
High school coaches across the state have selected 115 players for the 2026 All-Idaho baseball teams across five classifications.
—Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2026
The union has previously argued that BP’s 13% pay increase would come after most job classifications would see pay cuts.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
The Pentagon revised its religious classifications for service members after a list that included 21 Christian denominations, with the Mormon faith in a separate category, drew criticism.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 8 June 2026
That included the Class 4A semifinals in Gentry’s sophomore season, winning the program’s first league title in her junior season as the program moved up classifications and returning to the postseason, again in Class 5A, this spring.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
County officials noted that while most of those positions were occupied when the reductions were identified, vacancies existed elsewhere in the department within the same classifications.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Exams for most non-commercial driver classifications had been offered in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
—News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2026
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.
—Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classifications
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The system focuses on detecting and identifying Class 1 drones, which are among the smallest categories of military and commercial unmanned aircraft.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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The rooms There are 19 room categories, including 11 different suite types.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Other types of attractions include shows, character meet-and-greets, climbing structures and wet and dry play areas.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Assembly Bill 46, which cleared the Senate late last month, gives judges wider latitude to deny diversion petitions and limits the types of crimes for which a defendant can be granted diversion.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Copper of all kinds has experienced a resurgence in recent years, but the most elegant take on the shade is rich, natural-leaning, and glossy.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
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By no means should your shed serve as an extension of your pantry; food items of all kinds will suffer being stored there.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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“Classifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classifications. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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