classification
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The storm reached "violent typhoon" status, the highest classification used by the Japan Meteorological Agency and roughly equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson wind scale.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
Apple and Microsoft, on the other hand, will join the value index—and move from pure growth classification to a blend of growth and value.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
E-bikes are required to show a classification number, which identifies the vehicle’s top speed and motor wattage.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
But the film ran into trouble with India's film classification board, with makers even moving court to get it released.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
Although we criticized it, we could not ignore it: the classification system was an inflexible feature of prison life.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Vocabulary lists containing classification
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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Expository Writing, List 1
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STAAR Grade 6 Reading: Informational Text
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