CLASSIFICATIONS Synonyms: 41 Similar Words

classifications

noun

as in categories

one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic dinosaur remains that do not fit any existing classification

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Recent Examples of classifications In theory, moving heavy favorites up opens the door for other teams to contend for state titles in the traditional classifications. —

Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026 And that doesn’t include the fuel used in qualifying or in the other five classifications of cars that will be participating in the three days of racing in Long Beach. —

Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026 Salary minimums were raised across all classifications, with the lowest increasing to $68,000 in the first year. —

Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026 The Antarctic fur seal is not currently listed under ESA classifications. —

Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026 Officials say those classifications are based on medical judgment, not legal outcomes. —

Julie Watts, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026 While the department is successfully meeting those requirements for some job classifications, CDCR has historically failed to achieve the 90% statewide staffing threshold for some positions, according to documents from a recent legislative oversight hearing. —

William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026 To do this, researchers studied their findings through signaling theory, which explains how individuals interpret, respond and make decisions based on AI signals — recommendations, predictions and classifications — under conditions of uncertainty. —

Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026 Where things get murky, according to Cathleen Cardinali, perfumer and founder of Thin Wild Mercury, is that these classifications don’t always equate to stronger performance. —

Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 31 Mar. 2026

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This year’s inductees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame lean far too male and over 60, with the class consisting of only six women spread among all of the categories — a disappointing decline after some notable changes following the departure of chairman Jann Wenner.

— Devon Ivie, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
Tickets will be available across categories one through three in addition to the front-row seat categories, depending on the match.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026