classification

noun
UK: /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
US: /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

  1. The act of sorting things into groups based on their type or features.

    1. The library uses a detailed classification system for its books.
    2. The classification of the data helped us to see patterns we hadn't noticed before.

  2. A system for organizing things into groups based on shared characteristics.

    1. What is the classification of this plant?
    2. Scientists use a specific classification to organize living things by their shared traits.

  3. A category or group to which something is assigned.

    1. That book is in the fiction classification.
    2. The movie received a 'PG' classification, indicating some material may not be suitable for children.

Synonyms

grouping arrangement taxonomy ranking

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "classification" in English means: The act of sorting things into groups based on their type or features., A system for organizing things into groups based on shared characteristics., A category or group to which something is assigned..

The phonetic transcription of "classification" is /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "classification": grouping, arrangement, taxonomy, ranking.

Example usage of "classification": "The library uses a detailed classification system for its books.". More examples on the page.