classification
noun
clas·si·fi·ca·tion
ˌkla-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən 
1
: the act or process of classifying
Examples of classification in a Sentence
the classification of new species
job classifications for government workers
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Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Using a combination of AI classification and human review, researchers estimated that about 65 percent of all images were sexualized depictions of people, and a small but significant fraction involved children.
—The Ai Insider, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
James Raison/Getty Images Vine led the race by 1 minute, 3 seconds on general classification entering the last stage.
—CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Distinguishing volunteers from employees The court of appeal found the classification of independent contractors and volunteers analytically similar.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Classification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/classification. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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classification
noun
clas·si·fi·ca·tion
ˌklas-(ə-)fə-ˈkā-shən
1
: the act or process of classifying
2
a
: systematic arrangement in groups : taxonomy
Medical Definition
classification
noun
clas·si·fi·ca·tion
ˌklas-(ə-)fə-ˈkā-shən
1
: the act or process of classifying
2
: systematic arrangement of animals and plants in groups or categories according to established criteria
specifically
: taxonomy sense 2
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