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Classification
ˌklæsəfəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n
Common
~ 3600
~ 3600
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Classification -
The action or process of classifying something into categories based on shared characteristics or criteria.
Example: The classification of animals into different species is based on their physical characteristics and genetic makeup.
Usage: formalContext: scientific research, academic writing
Note: Commonly used in academic and scientific contexts to organize and categorize information.
A category or group that something is placed into based on shared characteristics or criteria.
Example: In the library, books are organized by classification such as fiction, non-fiction, and reference.
Usage: formalContext: library settings, organizational systems
Note: Refers to the systematic arrangement of items into groups for easier identification and retrieval.
The process of assigning a level of secrecy or sensitivity to information based on its importance and confidentiality.
Example: Government documents are subject to classification to protect national security interests.
Usage: formalContext: government, military
Note: Used primarily in contexts where information security and confidentiality are critical.
Classification's synonyms
categorization
Categorization refers to the act of sorting things into specific categories or groups based on certain criteria.
Example: The categorization of animals into different groups based on their habitats.
Note: Categorization is often used interchangeably with classification, but it may imply a broader sense of grouping items into broader categories.
taxonomy
Taxonomy is the science of classification, especially in biology, where organisms are grouped based on shared characteristics and evolutionary relationships.
Example: The taxonomy of plants based on their genetic relationships.
Note: Taxonomy is a more specialized term used primarily in biological sciences to refer to the classification of living organisms.
categorizing
Categorizing is the process of placing items into specific categories or groups based on certain criteria.
Example: She is categorizing the books in the library according to their genres.
Note: Categorizing is a gerund form of categorization, indicating the ongoing action of sorting items into categories.
Classification expressions, common phrases
Put into categories
To organize or divide things into different groups based on certain criteria.
Example: The data needs to be put into categories before we can analyze it.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the action of organizing into categories rather than just the act of classifying.
Sort into groups
To arrange items into separate categories or sets according to specific characteristics.
Example: Let's sort these books into groups based on their genres.
Note: This phrase implies a more hands-on approach to categorizing things by physically arranging them into groups.
Categorize under
To place items or information under specific categories or headings.
Example: The products are categorized under different sections on the website for easy navigation.
Note: This phrase focuses on the placement of items under specific categories for organization or classification.
Classify according to
To categorize or group things based on particular characteristics or criteria.
Example: The animals were classified according to their habitats and behaviors.
Note: This phrase highlights the method of classification based on specific attributes or criteria.
Group by type
To organize or arrange items based on their types or categories.
Example: The documents were grouped by type to make it easier to locate specific information.
Note: This phrase suggests grouping items based on their types without explicitly using the term 'classification'.
Classification everyday (slang) expressions
Put in the same category
This phrase is a more casual way of expressing the concept of classification.
Example: These items all belong together.
Note: It simplifies the idea of categorizing things without using formal terminology.
Put in the same group
Using 'group' instead of 'category' provides a more colloquial tone to the classification process.
Example: Let's put these books in the same group on the shelf.
Note: It emphasizes a more informal way of organizing items together.
Sort out together
This slang term implies working collaboratively to classify or organize items.
Example: We need to sort out these documents together before the meeting.
Note: It suggests a joint effort in categorization rather than individual action.
Classification - Examples
Classification of animals is based on their physical characteristics.
The library uses a system of classification to organize books.
Taxonomy is the science of classification of living organisms.
Classification grammar
Classification - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: classification
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): classifications, classification
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): classification
Syllables, Separation and Stress
classification Contains 5 syllables: clas • si • fi • ca • tion
Phonetic transcription: ˌkla-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən
clas si fi ca tion , ˌkla sə fə ˈkā shən (The red syllable is stressed)
Classification - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
classification: ~ 3600 (Common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.