Class
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/klæs/
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/klɑːs/
(class)
group or category
Etymology
'class' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'classis', where 'classis' meant 'a division (of the people) or fleet.'
'class' passed into Old French as 'classe' and into Middle English as 'classe', and eventually became the modern English word 'class'.
Initially it meant 'a division of the people' (a category used in the Roman census), but over time it evolved into the broader modern meanings of 'group, rank, category' and related senses.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a group of students who are taught together or a single lesson in a particular subject.
Class begins at 9 a.m.
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Noun 2
a course of instruction or the meeting for teaching a subject.
Class on modern art was canceled today.
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Noun 3
a division of society based on social or economic status (social class).
Class plays a role in many political debates.
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Noun 4
a category or set of things that share common characteristics (a classification).
Class of animals includes mammals and birds.
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Noun 5
in computing, a blueprint or template for objects in object-oriented programming.
Class defines the properties and methods of objects.
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Noun 6
informal (especially UK): elegance, good taste, or high quality.
Class is what sets her apart from the others.
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Verb 1
to assign to a particular group or category; to categorize.
Class these reports by date.
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Last updated: 2025/10/05 15:07