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the process or act of arranging people, objects, or information into categories based on shared characteristics
- The biologist explained the classification of mammals.
- The library uses a strict classification system.
- Classification helps organize large amounts of data.
- Students learned the classification of plants in biology class.
- The museum applied classification to its collection.
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a group or category resulting from an arrangement
- The new drug received a classification as a controlled substance.
- People can apply for different tax classifications.
- His job title reflects his classification within the company.
- Books are stored according to their classification.
- The government updated the classification of certain chemicals.
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restriction by a government on access to documents, information, or weapons, allowing only authorized individuals to view or use them
- The report was given a top-secret classification.
- Access to the building is limited due to classification rules.
- The files have a security classification of confidential.
- Government classification prevents public access to sensitive information.
- Only staff with the proper clearance can see this classification level.
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the cognitive act of arranging or categorizing items mentally, often as part of understanding or learning
- Children develop classification skills early in life.
- The teacher emphasized classification in problem-solving.
- Classification of objects helps with memory and recall.
- Learning involves the mental classification of concepts.
- The student showed advanced classification abilities.
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