B2nounscienceeducation
US/ˌklæs.ə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌklæs.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
the act of putting things into groups by type, or the group something belongs to
In context
The classification of plants and animals helps scientists study them.
Films in Vietnam have an age classification such as T13 or T18.
The library uses a simple classification system to organise its books.
Words that go with classification
noun + noun
- classification systemHospitals use a classification system to decide which patients to treat first.
- job classificationYour salary depends on your job classification.
- age classificationEvery video game must show its age classification on the box.
noun + preposition
- classification ofThe classification of the new virus took several weeks.
adjective + noun
- scientific classificationScientific classification puts whales with mammals, not fish.
- broad classificationThis is only a broad classification; there are many smaller groups.