classification
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/ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
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/ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
noun
C1
The act of grouping things or people based on shared features.
The classification of books by genre helps readers find what they like.
C1
A group or category that something belongs to.
In this classification, both diseases are considered mental health disorders.
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Grouping animals or plants by their traits.
The classification of insects involves studying their body parts and life cycles.
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A system for organizing library items by subject.
The Dewey Decimal System is a common classification for library books.
translation
The act of grouping things or people based on shared features.; A group or category that something belongs to.; Grouping animals or plants by their traits.; A system for organizing library items by subject.
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