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What is another word for Classification? – 145 Classification Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    categorization grouping sorting ranking grading typing labeling coding indexing cataloging tabulation segregation separation division distribution allocation assignment designation nomination organization systematization arrangement ordering prioritization categorizing classing codifying compartmentalizing cataloging pigeonholing typing labeling branding stamping marking tagging naming identifying distinguishing differentiating discriminating

    Meaning of Classification

    The action or process of classifying something, especially into a category or group

    Definitions

    • A category or group into which something is classified
    • The systematic arrangement of things into classes or categories according to their shared characteristics or features

    Example Uses

    • The classification of plants and animals is a fundamental part of biology.
    • The company's classification system for employees is based on their job title and level of experience.
    • The museum's collection of artifacts is organized according to a complex classification system.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    disorder disorganization randomness chaos confusion mess clutter disarray turmoil upheaval anarchy lawlessness irregularity inconsistency nonconformity unconformity mismatch incongruity incompatibility mismatching nonclassification unsorting disarrangement derangement misclassification

    Related Nouns

    category group class type kind sort genre species genus family order rank grade level tier division section department branch subgroup subset taxonomy hierarchy system structure framework model paradigm pattern scheme

    Related Verbs

    categorize group sort rank grade classify type label code index catalog tabulate segregate separate divide distribute allocate assign designate nominate organize systematize arrange order prioritize

    Related Adjectives

    categorical classificatory systematic methodical orderly organized structured hierarchical taxonomic generic specific general universal particular individual unique distinctive characteristic typical stereotypical conventional traditional standard normative