classification.

The organization or assignment of things into categories using specified features.

Use it for

Words that belong together

• classification scheme
• classification of evidence

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The classification depends on function rather than appearance.

Usage notes

Primary category: academic / formal. Forms: Countable or uncountable by context; countable singular classification; plural classifications. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings. Established modern English lexical item. No separate regional spelling or grammatical inflection entry. Commonness: moderately common.