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classification

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++clas·si·fi·ca·tion /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ ●○○ noun  [countable, uncountable]GROUP/PUT INTO GROUPS a process in which you put something into the group or class it belongs to 归类,分类,分级 classify the classification of wines according to quality 葡萄酒按品质的分类 There are five job classifications. 有五种工作类别。
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classificationDo you think your friends will accept your definition and classification?This has been demonstrated with a bird classification system.In general, though, thinking was retarded by the dichotomous classifications that were in use at the time.job classificationsIt may also be possible to extend the diagnostic discrimination using cytokeratin subtype classification, neuroendocrine status, or serological antibody titres.The classification of wines is often done according to their region.This thematic classification is not without its drawbacks.Anyone could ask a three-judge panel to override those classifications and order a document released.It too easily degenerated into a concern with trivial verbal classifications, and artificial categories.
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classification
classification /ˌklæsəfəˈkeɪʃən, ˌklæsɪfəˈkeɪʃən/ noun
[uncountable and countable] a process in which you put something into the group or class it belongs to ⇨ classify:
    the classification of wines according to quality
    There are five job classifications.


clas·si·fi·ca·tionBrE /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/ 🔊NAmE /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/ 🔊 noun [uncountable] the act or process of putting people or things into a group or class (= of classifying them) 分类;归类;分级a style of music that defies classification (= is like no other) 独特的音乐风格 [countable] a group, class, division, etc. into which sb or sth is put 类别;等级;门类 [uncountable] (biology 生物) the act of putting animals, plants, etc. into groups, classes or divisions according to their characteristics (动植物等的)分类

breed, class, classification, genus, hybrid, kingdom, order, phylum, species, taxonomy

[countable] (specialist) a system of arranging books, tapes, magazines, etc. in a library into groups according to their subject (图书馆的书、磁带、杂志等的)分类系统,编目