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classification

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


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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 recall classification was updated this month to Class ll — meaning exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026

A standalone classification could force investment funds tracking the MSCI's emerging market indexes to sell Indonesian holdings.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

Establishing the animal's identity required years of detailed analysis, comparisons, classification, and documentation.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026

This classification refers, of course, to the werewolf in its transformed state.

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

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

Specimens preserved for decades or even centuries can give researchers a way to revisit old classifications, compare physical traits, and resolve questions that earlier scientists could not answer.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 5, 2026

If “yes” is checked, the contract states that a list of subcontractors — including their names, contact information, license numbers and classifications — must be provided to the homeowner upon request.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 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

The disorders, and their classifications, change with each edition, reflecting new science and understanding.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel


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