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classification

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ˌkla-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən

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one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic dinosaur remains that do not fit any existing classification

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Recent Examples of classification Prefunding is held against a market under the settlement test, one of five quality of markets criteria set out in FTSE’s classification framework. — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 While the entire country is listed under Level 2, the department classified the Chapare Province under the highest Level 4 - Do Not Travel classification. — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026 In California, e-bikes and e-motorcycles are divided into different classifications, which limits who can ride them and how. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 With fiber and yarn quality control, Uster Technologies has several in-line process controls that use AI for optimizing yarn parameters and defect classification. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for classification

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In the book’s 16 central chapters, Roden wanders from central categories such as yogurt, egg dishes, breads and pickles, showing how the countries of this region prepare stunning variations of common foodstuffs.

— Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026
Public-health guidance still frames plain water as sufficient hydration for many users, which sits in tension with the personalized electrolyte marketing driving much of the category.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026

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The ruling, the first of its kind under Hong Kong’s Societies Ordinance, has raised alarms over freedom of association as authorities continue tightening controls after the 2019 democracy protests.

— Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
The ground application was the first of its kind in Texas firefighting history, officials said.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026

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