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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
One consistent recommendation has been to create a standard occupational classification (SOC) for direct support professionals.
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Scott T. Gibson, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2025
Despite breed classifications determined by the dog welfare organization the American Kennel Club, Lilly said owners should focus on standard training before tapping into a dog's instincts.
—Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
The split division format introduces division I and division II brackets for every classification.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2025
They were recalled on the January 7, and the FDA gave the recall a Class II classification on February 5.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
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Scott T. Gibson, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2025
Despite breed classifications determined by the dog welfare organization the American Kennel Club, Lilly said owners should focus on standard training before tapping into a dog's instincts.
—Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
The split division format introduces division I and division II brackets for every classification.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2025
They were recalled on the January 7, and the FDA gave the recall a Class II classification on February 5.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Classification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classification. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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