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Synonyms of classification

5 similar words

Another word for classification is typing. Other synonyms of classification are categorization.

Synonyms and similar words for classification

nounThe act of forming into a class or classes; a distribution into groups, as classes, orders...

Meaning of classification

  1. noun The act of forming into a class or classes; a distribution into groups, as classes, orders, families, etc., according to some common relations or attributes.

Full definition of classification

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Questions about synonyms of classification

What is another word for classification?
Classification has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as typing and categorization.
What does classification mean?
Classification means the act of forming into a class or classes; a distribution into groups, as classes, orders, families, etc., according to some common relations or attributes.

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