Meaning & Definition of word "Classification"

Classification

/ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

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.

Late Middle English: from medieval Latin classificatio(n-), from Latin classis 'class'.

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.

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.