classification — the action or process of classifying something according to shared qualities or characteristics
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action or process of classifying something according to shared qualities or characteristics
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 분류, 등급 나누기
Korean pronunciation: 클래-시-피-케이-션 (강세: 케이)
Example Sentences
- The teacher's classification of students into 'early birds' and 'night owls' helped create better study schedules.
- The classification of movies by age ratings helps parents choose appropriate films for their children.
- My mom's unique classification system for laundry includes 'extremely dirty' and 'just wore it for five minutes'.
classification
NOUN//ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən//
the action or process of classifying something according to shared qualities or characteristics

Scientists created a classification system for animals according to their characteristics.

Researchers completed the classification of information before starting analysis.

The classification of information led to simplification and easier identification.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'classis'(계급)에서 시작되어 '만들다'를 의미하는 접미사가 붙어 '계급을 만드는 것', 즉 분류라는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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“The teacher's classification of students into 'early birds' and 'night owls' helped create better study schedules.”
“The classification of movies by age ratings helps parents choose appropriate films for their children.”
“My mom's unique classification system for laundry includes 'extremely dirty' and 'just wore it for five minutes'.”
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