Meaning & Definition of word "Classification"

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    Classification

    /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

    noun:

    • 1. the action or process of classifying something.
      • Example: The classification of wildlife is crucial for conservation efforts.
    • 2. a category into which something is put.
      • Example: This plant belongs to the classification of flowering plants.
    • 3. the arrangement of data in classes or categories.
      • Example: The classification of students into various academic levels helps tailor educational programs.
    • 4. an official or legal designation or category.
      • Example: The classification of the document as confidential requires special handling.
    • 5. the systematic grouping of organisms based on shared characteristics.
      • Example: 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.

    Related Words

    class:

    A group of individuals or things that share similar characteristics.

    taxonomy:

    The science of classification, especially of organisms.

    categorization:

    The action of placing something into a particular category.

    Slang Meanings of classification