as in categories
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
dinosaur remains that do not fit any existing classification
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Recent Examples of classifications
Over the decades, Hatters-Friedman said, psychiatrists around the world have continued to use these classifications to try to understand why some parents kill their children.
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Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
This step helps to ensure that satellite classifications align with on‑the‑ground conditions and are accurately interpreting the images.
—Hannah V. Herrero, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
In theory, moving heavy favorites up opens the door for other teams to contend for state titles in the traditional classifications.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
And that doesn’t include the fuel used in qualifying or in the other five classifications of cars that will be participating in the three days of racing in Long Beach.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Salary minimums were raised across all classifications, with the lowest increasing to $68,000 in the first year.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
Matt Capelouto, whose daughter Alexandra died after taking a pill laced with fentanyl, said accurate classifications could influence public policy.
—Julie Watts, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
While the department is successfully meeting those requirements for some job classifications, CDCR has historically failed to achieve the 90% statewide staffing threshold for some positions, according to documents from a recent legislative oversight hearing.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
To do this, researchers studied their findings through signaling theory, which explains how individuals interpret, respond and make decisions based on AI signals — recommendations, predictions and classifications — under conditions of uncertainty.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
This step helps to ensure that satellite classifications align with on‑the‑ground conditions and are accurately interpreting the images.
—Hannah V. Herrero, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
In theory, moving heavy favorites up opens the door for other teams to contend for state titles in the traditional classifications.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
And that doesn’t include the fuel used in qualifying or in the other five classifications of cars that will be participating in the three days of racing in Long Beach.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Salary minimums were raised across all classifications, with the lowest increasing to $68,000 in the first year.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
Matt Capelouto, whose daughter Alexandra died after taking a pill laced with fentanyl, said accurate classifications could influence public policy.
—Julie Watts, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
While the department is successfully meeting those requirements for some job classifications, CDCR has historically failed to achieve the 90% statewide staffing threshold for some positions, according to documents from a recent legislative oversight hearing.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
To do this, researchers studied their findings through signaling theory, which explains how individuals interpret, respond and make decisions based on AI signals — recommendations, predictions and classifications — under conditions of uncertainty.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classifications
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At the same time, Alex Brightman and Sara Chase landed in compete in the best performance by an actor and actress in a leading role in a musical categories respectively.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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To do this well, consider Gallup’s four primary categories underpinning engagement.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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The change dropped recommendations that all babies should be protected against hepatitis A, hepatitis B, RSV, dengue and two types of bacterial meningitis.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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On the advisory side, Formation is looking to lend its expertise across multiple types of work—pre-transaction consulting, M&A execution, long-term portfolio strategy—primarily at the intersection of financial and sporting decisions.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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But as concerns over the health effects of excessive screen time have risen, so, too, has pushback in schools toward screens of all kinds.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
30 Apr. 2026
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Forest also look set for safety, but have nasty fixtures left against Chelsea, Newcastle, Manchester United and Bournemouth, who are all chasing European qualification of various kinds.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Classifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classifications. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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