classification
gb/klˌæsɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/ us/klˌæsɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
B1
Anglais
~ 3700
Sens
0 sens
Nom
B1
action
1
Act of arranging into categories
The act of putting things into groups because they are similar in some way.
Schéma d’usage :
[classification] of [things] based on [criteria]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'classification' with 'class', but 'class' can mean a group itself or a school session, while 'classification' is the process or system.
Synonymes
categorization (Slightly more informal and often used interchangeably, but classification is more formal and systematic.)
Antonymes
disorganization (Refers to a lack of order or grouping.)
Collocations
scientific classification
|classification system
|social classification
|classification scheme
|classification criteria
Thèmes
science
|education
|organization
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- The classification of animals is based on their physical and genetic traits.
- This book provides a detailed classification of different types of rock.
- Accurate classification of data is essential for research.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The teacher showed the classification of animals.
- We learned the classification of fruits.
- This chart shows the classification of jobs.
Nom
technical
B2
entity
2
Category given in a system
A level or group given to something in an official system.
Schéma d’usage :
[something] has a [classification] of [level/type]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse this with 'qualification'; however, 'classification' here is about an assigned category, not a skill or certificate.
Synonymes
ranking (Implies order or hierarchy, while classification can be broader and not always ranked.)
Antonymes
unclassified status (Indicates no assigned category, especially in official contexts.)
Collocations
security classification
|job classification
|classification level
Thèmes
government
|military
|science
|education
|work
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- The report has a top-secret security classification.
- This job classification determines your salary range.
- Each product is given a classification based on its safety level.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The file has a secret classification.
- The job has a high classification.
- They gave the building a safety classification.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
classification
API
GB/klˌæsɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
US/klˌæsɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
Syllabes et accentuation
clas - si - fic - a - tion (5 syllabes)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: classification
- Plural: classification, classifications
Famille de mots
Forms
classifications
noun
Related words
classifier
noun C1
classifiable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
declassify
verb C1
unclassified
adjective
Expressions
scientific classification
1/sˌaɪəntˈɪfɪk klˌæsɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
System for grouping living things
A way scientists put plants and animals into groups based on how they are alike.
Exemples
- Scientific classification helps us understand the relationships between species.
- Linnaeus developed a system of scientific classification still used today.
security classification
1/sɪkjˈʊɹɪti klˌæsɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Confidentiality category for information
An official label showing how secret information is.
Exemples
- The document has a high security classification and cannot be shared.
- Her clearance allows access to files with a top security classification.