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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While the recall process has now been marked as completed by the FDA, its classification raises important questions about food labeling accuracy, allergen safety, and how mistakes in large-scale food distribution can put consumers at risk.
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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Missing from the administration was information about specific funding sources, affected programs and impacted job classifications, the LAO reported.
—William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
Currently, probation officers are able to move up probation officer classification grades in a five-year period, Froemke said.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2025
On February 21, the FDA announced its classification of the recall as Class I, the highest risk category due to the fact that the undeclared allergen could cause severe or even life-threatening allergic reactions in those unable to eat it.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Missing from the administration was information about specific funding sources, affected programs and impacted job classifications, the LAO reported.
—William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
Currently, probation officers are able to move up probation officer classification grades in a five-year period, Froemke said.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2025
On February 21, the FDA announced its classification of the recall as Class I, the highest risk category due to the fact that the undeclared allergen could cause severe or even life-threatening allergic reactions in those unable to eat it.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for classification
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“Classification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/classification. Accessed 13 Mar. 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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