Definitions

classification

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

NOUN

categorization

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allocation allotment analysis arrangement coordination designation distribution grade regulation

STRONG

apportionment assignment assortment codification collocation consignment denomination department disposal disposition division echelon gradation grading graduation group grouping kind order ordering ordination organization pigeonholing sizing sorting systematization taxonomy

WEAK

alloting cataloguing categorizing distributing tabulating typecasting

Antonyms

STRONG

disorganization keeping retention

Example Sentences

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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 nonprofit American Bureau of Shipping is a classification society that sets and enforces technical safety standards for ships and offshore structures.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Apple and Microsoft will join the value index, and move from a pure growth classification to a blend of growth and value.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The team believes this new classification could reshape how scientists understand the evolutionary history and global distribution of plated dinosaurs.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

In some cases I have felt an explanation for the classification of a particular beast is necessary and have added footnotes accordingly.

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

Vocabulary lists containing classification

TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)

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Expository Writing, List 1

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STAAR Grade 6 Reading: Informational Text

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