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classification

[klas-uh-fi-key-shuhn] / ˌklæs ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /


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The reduction in categories comes amid broader national debates over identity classification, institutional representation, and how government systems reflect demographic complexity.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

The classification may sound like a technicality, but it matters because hundreds of exchange-traded funds and mutual funds base their allocations on the index’s classifications.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

But the film ran into trouble with India's film classification board, with makers even moving court to get it released.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

To better understand what is driving these changes, the team used a novel classification method that combines types of anticyclonic and cyclonic air mass circulation with a regional climate model.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

The centaur is given an X X X X classification not because it is unduly aggressive, but because it should be treated with great respect.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling




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