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Classification
01
the process or act of arranging people, objects, or information into categories based on shared characteristics
Examples
The biologist explained the classification of mammals.
The library uses a strict classification system.
02
a group or category resulting from an arrangement
Examples
The new drug received a classification as a controlled substance.
People can apply for different tax classifications.
03
restriction by a government on access to documents, information, or weapons, allowing only authorized individuals to view or use them
Examples
The report was given a top-secret classification.
Access to the building is limited due to classification rules.
04
the cognitive act of arranging or categorizing items mentally, often as part of understanding or learning
Examples
Children develop classification skills early in life.
The teacher emphasized classification in problem-solving.
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