Classification
Classification noun - One of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic.
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Rule and classification are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rule" instead a noun "Classification".
Rule
Rule noun - A statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity.
Classification and rule are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Classification" instead a noun "Rule".
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| human | human classification | human rule |
| old | old classification | old rule |
| special | special classification | special rule |
| similar | similar classification | similar rule |
| Other adjectives: common, certain, legal, obvious, brutal, simple, actual, real, little, new, accepted, general, final, military, arbitrary, official, above. | ||
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Note that this rule does not apply if there's a GC threat in a breakaway ahead, or on some early sprinter stages where the GC-lead is theoretically up for grabs, or sprinter teams have an interest of winning the stage, as they have their own classification to look out for.
Source: Useful Notes / Tour de France -
The Rule of First Adopters: The above scene features the first instance of a full-frontal female nude passed by the British Board of Film Classification.
Source: Film / If...
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