fixed classification
[/fɪkst klæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounpl: fixed classifications
classificação fixa
1. A system of categorization that does not change or allow for modification; an unchangeable categorical assignment
The company adopted a fixed classification system for its employee ranks.
A empresa adotou um sistema de classificação fixa para seus níveis de funcionários.
2. In taxonomy or library science, a rigid categorization scheme without flexibility for reclassification
The Dewey Decimal System is a fixed classification used in many libraries worldwide.
O Sistema de Classificação Decimal de Dewey é uma classificação fixa utilizada em muitas bibliotecas do mundo.
3. In statistics or data management, permanent assignment of items to predetermined categories
Fixed classification of products prevents confusion in the inventory system.
A classificação fixa de produtos evita confusão no sistema de inventário.
This term is primarily used in formal, professional, and academic contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian institutions, fixed classification systems are common in education (grade classifications), library systems, and organizational hierarchies. The concept reflects a preference for clarity and standardization in institutional structures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
locked into a fixed classification
rigidly fixed classification
stay within fixed classification
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