Classifications

/ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/ noun

Definition

Plural of classification; systems or arrangements that organize things into categories based on shared characteristics.

Etymology

From 'classification' (from 'classify' meaning to arrange into classes), plural form. Widely used in scientific, administrative, and educational contexts.

Kelly Says

The Library of Congress classification system has over 20 million possible categories—proving that humans are so obsessed with organization that we create complexity to organize simplicity.

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