classification
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B2
/ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
(classify)
organize by category
Etymology
Etymology Information
'classification' originates from the Latin word 'classificare,' where 'classis' meant 'class' and 'facere' meant 'to make.'
Historical Evolution
'classificare' transformed into the French word 'classification,' and eventually became the modern English word 'classification.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make a class,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the act of classifying.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of classifying something according to shared qualities or characteristics.
The classification of plants is a complex process.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45