classification
noun
clas·si·fi·ca·tion
ˌkla-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən 
1
: the act or process of classifying
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the classification of new species
job classifications for government workers
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James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Where a more capable but costly leader UUV searches the sea space for detection, classification, and identification of mines, which are subsequently neutralized by a expendable follower.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
Teede said the consortium plans to spend three years incorporating the new name into various aspects of healthcare, from disease classification to clinical guidelines and provider education.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 13 May 2026
This classification reflects the primary commercial activities of each company and is independent of any third-party taxonomy.
—Time Staff, Time, 12 May 2026
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“Classification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/classification. Accessed 21 May. 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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