classes

B1 · Intermediate Plural noun

n. the different groups that people are divided into based on their wealth or job.

n. the hierarchical divisions of society based on economic, social, or hereditary status.

“The book explores the differences between the working and middle classes.”

“Sociologists argue that the boundaries between social classes have become increasingly blurred in post-industrial economies.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun

n. groups of things that have similar qualities or features.

n. sets or categories of things sharing common attributes or characteristics.

“The library organizes books into different classes based on their topic.”

“The new safety regulations apply to several classes of commercial vehicles, including heavy-duty trucks and passenger buses.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to put someone or something into a specific group or category.

v. to assign someone or something to a particular category or rank. The third-person singular present form.

“The law classes this type of behavior as a minor offense.”

“The museum curator classes these particular artifacts as late Bronze Age, though some researchers dispute the timeline.”