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classification

[klas-uh-fi-key-shuhn] / ˌklæs ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /


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Tata Sons sought to get out of this classification by repaying their debt and arguing that they do not borrow directly from the public markets.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

His critics claim he has upended the foundations of classification; his allies, that he works in the name of conservation.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

The classification of these Himalayan pangolins had already begun to change in 2025.

From Science Daily Aug. 26, 2026

She too referenced the cascading effects that the lack of classification has on educating clinicians, family knowledge and insurance coverage.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

In some cases I have felt an explanation for the classification of a particular beast is necessary and have added footnotes accordingly.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling

The tech sector, as measured by S&P Global’s industry classifications, now trades at a multiple of 21x forward earnings estimates, down from an October level of 32x, according to Truist.

From MarketWatch Sep. 15, 2026

The result highlights why extensive observations across multiple radio frequencies are important, since classifications based on a more limited set of radio measurements can produce misleading results.

From Science Daily Sep. 4, 2026

In California, e-bikes and e-motorcycles are divided into different classifications, which limits who can ride them and how.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 27, 2026

He shows her ideas taking shape at desks where classifications opened or foreclosed futures, within organizations charged with apportioning the remnants of an inheritance among the living.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

While I desired the privileges that came with higher classifications, I refused to compromise my conduct.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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