classification

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Using a new classification approach, a study determined that artifacts from more than 12,000 years ago were actually dice used by North American hunter-gatherers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Careful classification, known as taxonomy, is essential for understanding the animals that live in the CCZ.

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026

And researchers have pointed out that existing classification systems that define UPFs fail to clearly specify processing techniques.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Because of his earlier work with MI5, Joseph had security clearance up to "Developed Vetting" and he could access information "of the highest classification".

From BBC • Mar. 20, 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