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classifications

 

[ หŒklรฆsษชfษชหˆkeษชสƒษ™nz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in biology

Classifications refer to the systematic arrangement of organisms into hierarchical categories based on similarities and differences. This helps scientists organize and study the vast diversity of living organisms.

Synonyms

categorization, grouping, taxonomy

Examples of usage

  • The classification of plants into different families is based on their physical characteristics.
  • The classification of animals into different phyla helps biologists understand evolutionary relationships.
Context #2 | Noun

in information technology

In IT, classifications involve categorizing and organizing data or information based on specific criteria. This helps in efficient data management and retrieval.

Synonyms

categorization, organization, sorting

Examples of usage

  • The classification of data into different levels of sensitivity ensures proper access control.
  • The classification of files based on their content type facilitates easier search and retrieval.

Translations

Translations of the word "classifications" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น classificaรงรตes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฐเฅเค—เฅ€เค•เคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Klassifikationen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ klasifikasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะปะฐัะธั„ั–ะบะฐั†ั–ั—

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ klasyfikacje

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆ†้กž

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท classifications

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ clasificaciones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑnฤฑflandฤฑrmalar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ„๋ฅ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุตู†ูŠูุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ klasifikace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ klasifikรกcie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ†็ฑป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razvrstitve

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flokkanir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั–ะบั‚ะตัƒะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒšแƒแƒกแƒ˜แƒคแƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™snifatlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ clasificaciones

Etymology

The word 'classifications' originates from the verb 'classify', which comes from the Latin word 'classis' meaning 'class' or 'division'. The concept of classification has been fundamental in various fields such as biology, library science, and information technology, dating back to ancient times when scholars sought to categorize and organize knowledge.

See also: class, classes, classic, classical, classicalist, classification, classified, classify, classily, classroom, classy, outclass, reclassify, subclassing, unclassified, underclassmen, upperclassmen.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,622 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.