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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
The classification enables the federal government to prosecute anyone seen as supporting the cartels on the charge of providing material support to terrorists.
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Miranda Jeyaretnam, TIME, 21 Jan. 2025
There are three classification levels for recalls, based on the product's risk.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
Warnock was initially housed at the Idaho State Correctional Center under a minimum security restriction, but after he got caught hiding his medication, his classification was increased to maximum security, his family previously told the Statesman.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 17 Jan. 2025
Nearly every piece of furniture has a special detail that helps the decor elude neat classifications.
—Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2025
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Miranda Jeyaretnam, TIME, 21 Jan. 2025
There are three classification levels for recalls, based on the product's risk.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
Warnock was initially housed at the Idaho State Correctional Center under a minimum security restriction, but after he got caught hiding his medication, his classification was increased to maximum security, his family previously told the Statesman.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 17 Jan. 2025
Nearly every piece of furniture has a special detail that helps the decor elude neat classifications.
—Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Classification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classification. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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