Synonyms of classification

Noun

1. categorization, categorisation, classification, compartmentalization, compartmentalisation, assortment, grouping

usage: the act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type

2. classification, categorization, categorisation, arrangement

usage: a group of people or things arranged by class or category

3. classification, categorization, categorisation, sorting, basic cognitive process

usage: the basic cognitive process of arranging into classes or categories

4. classification, restriction, confinement

usage: restriction imposed by the government on documents or weapons that are available only to certain authorized people

Definition and meaning of classification (Dictionary)