Classification and Label

Classification

Classification noun - One of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic.
Usage example: dinosaur remains that do not fit any existing classification
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Synonyms for Classification

Label and classification are semantically related in thing topic. In some cases you can use "Label" instead the word "Classification" as a noun or a verb, when it comes to topics like name, tag.

Label

Label noun - A slip (as of paper or cloth) that is attached to something to identify or describe it.
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Synonyms for Label

Classification and label are semantically related in thing topic. Sometimes you can use "Classification" instead the word "Label" as a noun or a verb, if it concerns topics such as marker, tag, epithet.

Nearby Words: labeled, labelled, labeling

How words are described

human human classification human label
old old classification old label
exact exact classification exact label
better better classification better label
Other adjectives: common, current, actual, entire, real, new, general, arbitrary, official, different, older.
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