Thesaurus results for CLASSIFICATION

classification

noun

ˌkla-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən

as in category

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 classification 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 Marist and Buford took the top overall spots (shocker), but there’s more to explore from each and every classification. —

Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 10 June 2026 Summit County recently moved into a high fire danger classification, a reminder that despite recent rain, much of the moisture gained this spring has already dried out. —

Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 10 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 See All Example Sentences for classification

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Tadka, the microdrama platform within leading Indian streamer JioHotstar, has crossed 100 million users, establishing premium short-form content as a mainstream entertainment category in India.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 June 2026
Bathrooms are large, with soaking tubs, walk-in showers, and double vanities, standard even in entry-level room categories.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026