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classificationnoun

uk ​ /ˌklæs.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ us ​ /ˌklæs.ə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/

(Definition of “classification” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

"classification" in American English

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classificationnoun [ C/U ]

us ​ /ˌklæs·ə·fɪˈkeɪ·ʃən/

› the division of things into groups by type:

[ U ] The new pay classification takes effect next week.
[ C ] Hotels are listed in four classifications from economy to deluxe.

› biology Classification is also the division of organisms into groups according to particular characteristics.

(Definition of “classification” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

"classification" in Business English

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classificationnoun [ U ]

uk ​ /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ us ​

› the process of organizing things such as jobs or products into particular groups based on their type:

Second-tier employees currently start at $7.55 to $11.05 an hour, depending on the job classification.

› TRANSPORT the process of checking a ship's condition and equipment in order to make certain that they are safe and meet the official standards of the shipping industry:

Ship classification is essential to the safe-guarding of life, property, and the environment

(Definition of “classification” from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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