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
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Recent Examples of classification
Despite the geographic distance, both populations had been lumped under the same species classification for years.
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
That physical distance, combined with the genomic and vocal divergence confirmed by researchers, supported the formal classification of the Tokara population as a separate species.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
The Chaparrals and Bulldogs are two of five Tarrant County boys soccer teams remaining in all UIL boys soccer classifications.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Professional degree classification and loans Under the new rules going into effect this summer, graduate student borrowers face annual loan limits and lifetime caps on total borrowing for federal student aid.
—Kaelyn Lara, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
That physical distance, combined with the genomic and vocal divergence confirmed by researchers, supported the formal classification of the Tokara population as a separate species.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
The Chaparrals and Bulldogs are two of five Tarrant County boys soccer teams remaining in all UIL boys soccer classifications.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Professional degree classification and loans Under the new rules going into effect this summer, graduate student borrowers face annual loan limits and lifetime caps on total borrowing for federal student aid.
—Kaelyn Lara, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classification
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Achiuwa had 18 points and 15 rebounds by halftime, matching his season high in the latter category.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Brooklyn did have a 48-41 advantage in bench points, but the Hornets, still hunting for their spot in the Play-In Tournament, were better in just about every other statistical category that mattered.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The backstory Twinpalms Bangtao Phuket Tented Resort is the latest property by Twinpalms Hotels & Resorts, and is a first-of-its-kind concept for the group.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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On January 16, 2019, a first-of-its-kind demonstration of Deep Isolation’s patented technology was conducted using standard drilling techniques at a commercial drilling test facility.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Classification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classification. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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