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classification

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


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The film’s distributor, A24, and “several awards strategists” were hoping to get around the strict classification because “You Can See Everything” is not a traditional documentary, per the outlet.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

When used to identify plastics, pharmaceuticals, coffee, flour, and tea, the spectrometer achieved a 100% classification success rate in the reported tests.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026

That classification is commonly used to shield a variety of federal records from public release, including those containing personnel information, details about ongoing law enforcement operations and matters protected by attorney-client privilege.

From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026

The "severe drought" classification was introduced following the 2012 drought and this is the first time it has been implemented.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

That was 1953, then I heard no more for seven years, when I received another classification card in the mail.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey

By revealing aggressive behavior hidden beneath seemingly reassuring genetic classifications, scientists hope to improve survival for children with the most dangerous tumors while sparing others from treatment they may not need.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026

The Pentagon this year condensed more than 200 religious affiliation codes to 31, initially eliminating specific classifications for atheists, Unitarian Universalists, pagans and Wiccans, among others.

From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026

In California, e-bikes and e-motorcycles are divided into different classifications, which limits who can ride them and how.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026

Scottish Mountaineering Club requires climbers to reach 1,072 summits across six different hill classifications to complete the "full house".

From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026

There were lists of scientific classifications for plants and animals, and even more lists for words I’d never encountered.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia


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