Classification
classification
clas·si·fi·ca·tion [ klas-uh-fi-key-shuhn ]
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Information Sciences
Definitions related to classification:
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A method of generalization, the systematic arrangement of entities into classes or groups based on mutual similarity and certain differing characteristics.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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The systematic arrangement of entities in any field into categories classes based on common characteristics such as properties, morphology, subject matter, etc.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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