Reclassification: meaning, definitions and examples
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reclassification
[ ˌriːˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən ]
changing categories
Reclassification refers to the process of categorizing something anew, often to reflect changes in understanding or context. This process may involve reassessing or redefining items, individuals, or groups based on new criteria or information.
Synonyms
reassignment, redesignation, reorganization
Examples of usage
- The reclassification of species has sparked debates among biologists.
- After new evidence emerged, the committee decided on the reclassification of certain endangered animals.
- The education department announced a reclassification of schools based on performance metrics.
Translations
Translations of the word "reclassification" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reclassificação
🇮🇳 पुनर्वर्गीकरण
🇩🇪 Umklassifizierung
🇮🇩 reklasifikasi
🇺🇦 перекласифікація
🇵🇱 przeklasyfikacja
🇯🇵 再分類
🇫🇷 reclassification
🇪🇸 reclasificación
🇹🇷 yeniden sınıflandırma
🇰🇷 재분류
🇸🇦 إعادة تصنيف
🇨🇿 přeclassifikace
🇸🇰 preklasifikácia
🇨🇳 重新分类
🇸🇮 preklasifikacija
🇮🇸 endurflokkun
🇰🇿 қайта жіктеу
🇬🇪 მორიგება
🇦🇿 təkrar təsnifat
🇲🇽 reclasificación
Etymology
The term 'reclassification' is derived from the prefix 're-', which means 'again' or 'back', and 'classification', a process that stems from the Latin 'classificare', meaning 'to classify'. The combination signifies the act of classifying again or differently. The word began to appear in academic and scientific literature in the latter half of the 20th century, particularly in fields such as biology, ecology, and social sciences. In biology, for instance, reclassification can occur when new genetic data provides insights that shift an organism's placement in the taxonomic hierarchy. The usage of reclassification has expanded to various disciplines, encompassing not just biological categories, but also educational, social, and legal contexts, reflecting the dynamic nature of classification as our knowledge and societal norms evolve.