Classification and Race

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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Race and classification are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Race" instead a noun "Classification".

Race noun - A group of persons who come from the same ancestor.

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Classification and race are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Classification" instead a noun "Race".

Nearby Words: raced, racing, racist, racism, racer

good	good classification	good race
certain	certain classification	certain race
alien	alien classification	alien race
current	current classification	current race
Other adjectives: actual, entire, new, final, different, older.

General classification: This classification is the one that determines if one wins the race.

Source: Useful Notes / Tour de France
For example, if a general classification contender, or more of there, are dropped due to an accident, the race is effectively neutralized until said contender is back up.

Source: Useful Notes / Tour de France
Frankly to many things in Bleak World, but most notably is the Legion classification of the Experiment Gone Horribly Wrong race.

Source: Living Bodysuit

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