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classification

n. C / U
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˌkɫæsəfəˈkeɪʃən// UK //klˌæsɪfɪkˈeɪʃən// clas·si·fi·ca·tion

n. the act of putting things into groups based on how they are similar. It helps you organize information so it is easier to understand or find later.

n. the systematic arrangement of items into categories based on shared characteristics or criteria. Often implies a formal or scientific framework for organizing data.


SIMPLE

The library uses a specific system for the classification of books.

CONTEXTUAL

Biologists use a complex system of classification to group living organisms by their genetic similarities.

COMPLEX

The rapid evolution of digital media has challenged traditional classification systems, forcing archivists to develop more flexible categories for hybrid creative works.

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Origin

Borrowed from French classification.

Usage

Uncountable when referring to the general process; countable when referring to a specific category or a particular system of organization.

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