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

And researchers have pointed out that existing classification systems that define UPFs fail to clearly specify processing techniques.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Because of his earlier work with MI5, Joseph had security clearance up to "Developed Vetting" and he could access information "of the highest classification".

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Using these patterns, researchers created a classification system that detected early liver disease, advanced fibrosis and cirrhosis with high sensitivity.

From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2026

Even as taxonomy—the classification of plant and animal species—flourished, inquiries into the origin of living beings were relegated to the forbidden sidelines.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee