classification

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Using a new classification approach, a study determined that artifacts from more than 12,000 years ago were actually dice used by North American hunter-gatherers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Careful classification, known as taxonomy, is essential for understanding the animals that live in the CCZ.

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026

Cecile Hernandez from France and American Brenna Huckaby challenged the decision in court and won on appeal, though had to compete with the less-impaired classification.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

The Pentagon later labeled Anthropic as a supply-chain risk to national security, a classification previously reserved for foreign entities.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

Although this had nothing to do with the classification system, I was vain enough to answer and think that I might convert them to my beliefs.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela