Classification

Pronunciation: /ˌklæsəfəˈkeɪʃən/

Classification (noun)

  1. The act of putting things into groups based on shared features or characteristics.
  2. A system that organizes items into categories for easier understanding and study.

Examples

  • The classification of animals helps us understand their relationships.
  • A classification system can simplify complex information.

Common collocations: create a classification, use a classification, develop a classification, establish a classification

Synonyms of Classification

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Classification

  • — the lack of structure or order in a system
  • — complete disorder and confusion, opposite of classification