Synonyms of 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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• category
• type
• kind
• group
• tier
• genus
• class
• sort
• species
• family
• grade
• section
• variety
• bracket
• rubric
• division
• generation
• set
• league
• rank(s)
• description
• order
• breed
• subgroup
• subspecies
• subdivision
• subclass
• manner
• race
• specialty
• nature
• kidney
• branch
• label
• speciality
• title
• feather
• heading
• ilk
• like

Examples of classification in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Weaving threads of intelligent technologies to create something that escapes conformity and classification to celebrate such an aged whisky has been a thrill. —Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024

Officials from the Office of Medical Cannabis and the Kentucky Lottery Corporation managed the lottery draws for four classifications, cultivators in Tiers I-III and processors. —Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 28 Oct. 2024

These classifications are based on the species’ population size, distribution, habitat loss, and other threats such as the climate crisis. —Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024

The clumsy classifications underscore an even deeper problem with our knowledge—or lack thereof—of UPFs. —Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2024