Classification

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definitions of classification

noun the action or process of classifying something into categories

Example Sentences

A1 Classification helps us organize things into groups.

A2 In biology, classification is used to group organisms based on their similarities.

B1 Library books are often organized based on a classification system.

B2 The Dewey Decimal Classification system is commonly used in libraries to categorize books.

C1 Data classification is crucial for protecting sensitive information in cybersecurity.

C2 The classification of galaxies into different types has helped astronomers understand the universe better.

Examples of classification in a Sentence

formal The classification of organisms into different kingdoms is based on their genetic characteristics.

informal I'm still confused about the classification of movies into genres.

slang I don't really get the whole classification thing, it's just too complicated for me.

figurative The classification of people into social classes can sometimes be misleading and unfair.

Grammatical Forms of classification

past tense

classified

plural

classifications

comparative

more classified

superlative

most classified

present tense

classify

future tense

will classify

perfect tense

have classified

continuous tense

is classifying

singular

classification

positive degree

classified

infinitive

to classify

gerund

classifying

participle

classifying

Origin and Evolution of classification

First Known Use: 1755 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'classification' originated from the Latin word 'classificare', which is derived from 'classis' meaning class and 'facere' meaning to make.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a botanical context by Swedish botanist Carolus Linnaeus in his work 'Systema Naturae'. Over time, the term has been adopted in various fields such as biology, library science, and information technology to organize and categorize data.