classification
noun
the act of classifying.
classifications
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pluralof classification.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The Pentagon this year condensed more than 200 religious affiliation codes to 31, initially eliminating specific classifications for atheists, Unitarian Universalists, pagans and Wiccans, among others.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026
The "failure was one of communication, not application", he said, adding that the ministry was working hard to search through documents across multiple IT systems and classifications at "huge expense".
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
The result highlights why extensive observations across multiple radio frequencies are important, since classifications based on a more limited set of radio measurements can produce misleading results.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
In California, e-bikes and e-motorcycles are divided into different classifications, which limits who can ride them and how.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
One Harvard computer, Annie Jump Cannon, used her repetitive acquaintance with the stars to devise a system of stellar classifications so practical that it is still in use today.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
