classification

/ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

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Also seen as: classifications

Meaning · English

The act of forming into a class or classes; a distribution into groups, as classes, orders, families, etc., according to some common relations or attributes.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Việc hình thành vào một lớp hoặc các lớp; phân phối vào nhóm

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Noun

Examples

Near-synonyms: categorization, classifying, categorizing, typing, sorting

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “classification” mean?

The act of forming into a class or classes; a distribution into groups, as classes, orders, families, etc., according to some common relations or attributes.

Is “classification” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.