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
Type is a synonym for classification in kind topic. In some cases you can use "Type" instead a noun "Classification", when it comes to topics like class, sort.
Type
Type noun - One of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic.
Usage example: a music store that has a good selection of all types of music, not just pop, rock, and rap
Classification is a synonym for type in kind topic. You can use "Classification" instead a noun "Type", if it concerns topics such as class, sort.
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How words are described
| human | human classification | human type |
| good | good classification | good type |
| special | special classification | special type |
| exact | exact classification | exact type |
| Other adjectives: similar, common, certain, alien, correct, actual, entire, real, new, unique, traditional, general, possible, elemental, different, older. | ||
Both words in one sentence
- In 2014, Kentucky radically simplified its classification of cities, replacing a six-class system based mainly on population with a two-class system based on the type of government.
Source: Grandfather Clause -
In the Sector General universe, all species with psi abilities receive the classification of V regardless of physical type.
Source: Psychic Powers -
Lazy-type males still hold the crown, though, with Big Top once deciding that a snail's classification was "food" (on the basis that snails were delicious).
Source: Cloud Cuckoolander / Video Games
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