classifications
[ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz]
nounfemininepl: classifications
classificações
1. The action or process of classifying something according to shared qualities or criteria
The classifications of animals help us understand biodiversity.
As classificações dos animais nos ajudam a entender a biodiversidade.
2. A category or group into which something is assigned based on specific criteria
Under the new system, there are five classifications for employee benefits.
Sob o novo sistema, existem cinco classificações para benefícios dos funcionários.
3. A system of arranging things in classes or categories
The library uses the Dewey Decimal classifications to organize books.
A biblioteca usa as classificações do Sistema Decimal de Dewey para organizar livros.
4. Information or documents marked as restricted or secret by authorities
Many government classifications were declassified after 30 years.
Muitas classificações do governo foram desclassificadas após 30 anos.
In Brazil, 'classificações' is frequently used in sports journalism to describe league standings and team rankings, particularly in football. In Portugal, it's commonly used in educational contexts to refer to grades or academic rankings. In the USA, the term carries significant weight in government and military contexts when referring to security levels and document restrictions.
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