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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

That classification allowed the project to bypass mandatory rezoning public hearings.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 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

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

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

The result highlights why extensive observations across multiple radio frequencies are important, since classifications based on a more limited set of radio measurements can produce misleading results.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 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

Based on those classifications, millions of people were uprooted and relocated.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah


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