classification
noun
clas·si·fi·ca·tion
ˌkla-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən 
1
: the act or process of classifying
Examples of classification in a Sentence
the classification of new species
job classifications for government workers
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Since the 250-pound vehicle qualifies for the FAA’s FAR Part 103 ultralight classification, would-be pilots don’t need a license or certification.
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Houston Clear Lake is the only other school to accomplish this feat, in 1983 and 1984, back when 5A was the largest classification.
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Despite the nongame classification, there’s nothing stopping a hunter from eating a mute swan.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
Since the 250-pound vehicle qualifies for the FAA’s FAR Part 103 ultralight classification, would-be pilots don’t need a license or certification.
—J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
Houston Clear Lake is the only other school to accomplish this feat, in 1983 and 1984, back when 5A was the largest classification.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
Despite the nongame classification, there’s nothing stopping a hunter from eating a mute swan.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Classification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/classification. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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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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