Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
classification
Noun
/ˌklæs.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
Definition
The act of organizing or grouping things based on shared characteristics or qualities.
Examples
- Biologists use classification to sort living organisms into groups.
- The library’s classification system makes it easy to find books on specific topics.
- In data science, accurate classification of data sets is crucial for analysis.
Meaning
Classification helps to categorize objects, concepts, or data to make them easier to understand and analyze.
Synonyms
- Categorization
- Grouping
- Sorting
- Arrangement
