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/ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Meaning & Definition
noun
the action or process of classifying something.
The classification of wildlife is crucial for conservation efforts.
a category into which something is put.
This plant belongs to the classification of flowering plants.
the arrangement of data in classes or categories.
The classification of students into various academic levels helps tailor educational programs.
an official or legal designation or category.
The classification of the document as confidential requires special handling.
the systematic grouping of organisms based on shared characteristics.
In biology, classification helps in understanding evolutionary relationships among species.
Etymology
Late Middle English: from medieval Latin classificatio(n-), from Latin classis 'class'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
biological classification:
A system used to categorize living organisms based on shared characteristics.
classification scheme:
A structured plan for organizing information into categories.
machine learning classification:
The process of predicting the category to which data belongs using algorithms.