codification

noun

Definition of codificationnext
as in classification

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Recent Examples of codification Unlike the majority of the Mishnah—the codification of the Jewish Oral Law—Pirkei Avot has very little Halakhic content and instead emphasizes general ethical matters conveyed through aphorisms attributed to ancient rabbinic sages. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026 The codification of what became soccer Public school graduates took their versions of the game with them to the next level. — Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 29 May 2026 Three Americans died in the 1996 incident that led to sanctions and the codification of the trade embargo on Cuba that remains in place today. — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 20 May 2026 The pillars of Hungarian-style family policy, which Vance repeatedly praised, are nowhere near codification in America. — Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026 The ruling might also put an end to any plans Republicans had of moving a sweeping policy bill through Congress this year through reconciliation, since the administration would likely demand that the codification of tariffs be a part of it. — Mike Lillis, The Hill, 21 Feb. 2026 At the same time, both agencies are clearly aware that statutory language from Congress is the only thing that can’t be easily undone, which is also why Chair Atkins has emphasized his support for the codification of a crypto market structure framework. — Jason Brett, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026 Perfidy was mentioned in the 1863 Lieber Code, which laid out rules of conduct for the Union Army during the American Civil War and is known today as the first modern codification of the laws of armed conflict. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026 No one offers a better example of how to make that case than Frederick Douglass, the fugitive slave, abolitionist, and eventual statesman involved in the codification of birthright citizenship in 1868. — Time, 12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for codification
  1. classification
  2. categorization
  3. cataloging
  4. indexing
  5. diagnosis
  6. investigation
  7. evaluation
  8. inspection
Noun
  • One of the questions, directed to David Hunt, director of finance for Entergy Arkansas, asks him to explain the reasoning for the classification of the payments.
    — Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Week 2 rankings now reflect a shakeup at multiple classification levels heading into a marquee matchup between the area’s two top teams.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of classification
Noun
  • To add another layer of categorization, where a native plant originated can be important.
    — Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Good visual organization and logical categorization can bypass that mental load, though.
    — Osman Koc, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of categorization
Noun
  • In addition to having been kept in impeccable shape over the years, this example had just 958 miles on its odometer at the time of cataloging.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2026
  • That means regular public access through exhibitions, posted hours, or tours, along with educational programs, lectures, and publications, scholarly research access, and rigorous cataloging.
    — Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of cataloging
Noun
  • Doing the homework But Lerner expects the bull market to remain intact, saying the current environment appears to reward active investing rather than passive indexing.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Much as low-cost indexing reduced the value of active management that did not consistently add value, AI may raise expectations across the industry and focus attention on areas where advisors offer insight, judgment and perspective.
    — Alex Shahidi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of indexing
Noun
  • Heather Lindstrom-Hamilton, a mother in Thousand Oaks, a wealthy city outside Los Angeles, was thirty-nine when her husband received a cancer diagnosis.
    — Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Talarico’s diagnosis sparked ideas for lowering health-care costs in Texas.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of diagnosis
Noun
  • Multiple agencies from surrounding cities helped with the investigation.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
  • According to a report from LASD released Tuesday, no arrests were made during the search and seizure and the investigation into the Arcadia business is ongoing.
    — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of investigation
Noun
  • The researchers state that full techno-economic evaluations, lifecycle carbon tracking, and supply-chain costing are needed before HyperFuel hits neighborhood pumps.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Wellness services can extend to fitness evaluations, trainers, nutrition resources and lifestyle consultants.
    — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of evaluation
Noun
  • First-ever restart As part of the restart process, Holtec carried out extensive inspections of the facility and equipment upgrades or refurbishments depending on the requirements.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Chinese subsidiaries manufacturing electric vehicles, security inspection equipment, and wind turbines in Europe have all been accused of competing unfairly with local firms by benefiting from Beijing’s subsidies.
    — Chad P. Bown, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of inspection

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“Codification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/codification. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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