Classification
14 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
The action or process of arranging things into groups according to shared qualities or characteristics. It represents systematic categorisation or organisation.
“The classification of species helps scientists understand evolutionary relationships.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Syllables
clas·si·fi·ca·tion
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Synonyms
categorisationgroupingtaxonomy
Antonyms
declassification
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Features 'ATION' ending with multiple common letters; contains 'CLASSIFIC' prefix
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Worth 24 points; 'F' adds scoring value
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