classification
ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən
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Definition of classification - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
process or resultputting things in groups or the groups made
  • Classification helps us organize books in the library.
categorization grouping
2.
securityTECH.restriction of information access based on securityTECH.
  • The document's classification prevents public access.
categorization grouping
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Expressions with classification

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system that groups positions by similar duties, responsibilities, or pay levels
The company updated its job classification to reflect new responsibilities.
system for grouping things by shared features
The library uses a classification scheme for its books.
details that describe or determine the group something belongs to
The database stores classification information for each product type.
method to organize items by shared traits
The library uses a classification system for its books.
way to organize books in libraries
The library uses decimal classification to sort its books.
system for grouping goods into categories based on shared features or uses
The store’s product classification helped customers quickly find the items they needed.

Origin of classification

Latin, classis (class) + facere (to make)

Terms with classification included in their meaning

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classification
category of things with common characteristics
classification
category or class of things sharing common characteristics
classification
type or class of objects
profiles
classification of user profile
content suitability
classification indicating suitable age group for content
fitness
classification for tailoring fitness plans
classification system
system of colours used to classify information
rating scale
classification system with three tiers

Examples of classification in a sentence

  • We discussed the classification of music genres in class.
  • The classification of the files was top secret.
  • Due to its classification, only certain staff can view the report.

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  1. French:classification, confidentialité, ...
  2. German:Klassifikation, Klassifizierung, ...
  3. Italian:classificazione, ...
  4. Spanish:clasificación, categorización, ...
  5. Portuguese:classificação, ...
  6. Chinese:分类, 密级, ...
  7. Japanese:分類, 機密性, ...
  8. Arabic:تَصْنِيف, تَصْنِيف أَمْنِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:סִיוּוּג, סִיוּוג בִּטְחונִי, ...
  10. Russian:классификация, секретность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:класифікація, секретність, ...
  12. Hindi:वर्गीकरण, ...
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