classification

Definitions

class (a group) + fic (weakened facere, 'make') + -ation (act of) = 'the act of making classes.' To classify is to 'make into classes'; classification is that sorting process or its result.

Common Collocations

• 1.biological classification生物分类
• 2.classification system分类系统
• 3.data classification数据分类
• 4.job classification职位分级

Example Sentences

• 1.

  The library uses a standard system of classification.

• 2.

  Scientists debate the classification of this species.

• 3.

  Each product is given a safety classification.