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klas-if-i-KAYSHUN/ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/

Classification is putting things into groups, or the group name: a security classification; classification of drugs. Classify is the verb (already in the dictionary). Category is a close noun. A drug’s classification can change after a trial. Do not call a random list a classification.

Meaning

The act of putting people or things into groups; also the group itself.

Examples

• “The classification of the drug changed after the new trial.”
• “Document classification was too weak for patient files.”

Good to know

classification of; a classification system. Verb: classify. Close: category. Security: classified vs classification. Science and records management.

Near in meaning

category

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