reclassification

noun

re·clas·si·fi·ca·tion (ˌ)rē-ˌkla-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən

plural reclassifications

: the act or process of classifying something again or anew

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials said chub populations appear steady enough for a legal reclassification from endangered to threatened.—

Bruce Finley

Examples of reclassification in a Sentence

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While the Biden administration did not designate the area as a national monument, given that Coloradans overwhelmingly support public lands and their protection, a reclassification of this land in the near future makes sense. —

Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2025 These actions are likely to include the use of furloughs and the reclassification to at-will status for a substantial number of federal employees. —

Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025 This reclassification could help clear up some of the confusion between state and federal laws. —

Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2025 Understand Potential Workplace Changes: Stay informed about updates from your agency regarding work location policies or reclassification measures. —

Tom Spiggle, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reclassification

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of reclassification was in 1849

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“Reclassification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reclassification. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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