classification

A formal system of marking information to indicate the level of protection needed (e.g., confidential, secret).

The system of categorizing jobs within an organization, often for pay scales.

Used for a non-specific, overall categorization.

Used for a general or wide-ranging categorization.

A classification with many specific categories and a high level of detail.

A basic or straightforward system of classification.

Categorization based on social status or class.

Categorization based on race.

Refers to a more senior or superior category in a hierarchy.

Refers to a more junior or subordinate category in a hierarchy.

A classification not based on any system or principle.

A set of principles or procedures according to which something is classified.

A systematic plan or arrangement for classification.

A mistake made when assigning an item to a category.

A complete set of rules and categories for classifying things.

Indicates the categories that items are being divided into.

To create or refine a system of classification over time.

To suggest a new way of classifying things.

Used when something is so unique or unusual it cannot be easily categorized.

To perform the act of classifying something.