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classification society

classification society noun: a non-governmental organization that establishes and maintains technical standards for the construction and operation of ships and offshore structures.

Noun

classification society (plural classification societies)

  1. A non-governmental organization that establishes and maintains technical standards for the construction and operation of ships and offshore structures.

Forms of classification society

pluralclassification societies

Questions about classification society

What does classification society mean?
Classification society means a non-governmental organization that establishes and maintains technical standards for the construction and operation of ships and offshore structures.
What part of speech is classification society?
Classification society is a noun.
What is the plural of classification society?
The plural of classification society is classification societies.

Words near classification society in the dictionary

  1. classifically
  2. classification
  3. classification scheme
  4. classification schemes
  5. classification societies
  6. classification society
  7. classification yard
  8. classification yards
  9. classificational
  10. classificationally
  11. classificationism

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