Thesaurus results for CLASSIFICATION

classification

noun

ˌkla-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən

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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 One point frequently made is how Vingegaard, Evenepoel, Tadej Pogačar and Primož Roglič, the four outstanding general classification riders of their generation, only ever tend to face off against one another at the Tour de France. —

Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 13 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 Each classification is named for a Greek goddess and pinpoints specific tips that are in alignment with your default archetype. —

Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 12 Mar. 2026 The 28 candidate species still await formal classification. —

Ryan Brennan march 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for classification

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As Lindo and Jordan were introducing the visual effects category, Scottish campaigner John Davidson, who has Tourette syndrome, blurted out the N-word.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
In fact, the Academy has nominated two women in this category only once in almost 100 years—Zhao for Nomadland and Emerald Fennell for Promising Young Woman, back in 2021.

— Radhika Seth, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026