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classification

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


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Qualifications Scotland data also shows the attainment gap between rural and urban classification.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

Japan had its hottest summer on record last year and in recent weeks many places have had "kokushobi", a new official classification meaning "cruelly hot days".

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

Using the Nova classification system, researchers categorized 81% of them as ultra-processed.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

The statement said Morales remains in “good standing,” a classification that makes him eligible for the new transition job.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 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

Unfortunately, most investors don’t focus on these issues; getting clarity about complex legal and regulatory classifications is boring and abstract.

From MarketWatch Jun. 16, 2026

Officials describe the update as a modernization effort intended to streamline outdated or redundant classifications and create a more efficient system for supporting service members’ religious needs.

From Salon Jun. 6, 2026

"These files, hidden behind classifications, have long fueled justified speculation -- and it's time the American people see it for themselves," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement.

From Barron's May 8, 2026

Yet research from the Beacon Center of Tennessee shows that private education providers still face a maze of agencies and classifications, each with varying compliance requirements.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 24, 2026

While I desired the privileges that came with higher classifications, I refused to compromise my conduct.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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