holistic classification
[/hoʊˈlɪstɪk ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: holistic classifications / classificações holísticas
classificação holística
1. A method of categorization that considers the complete system or entity as a whole rather than analyzing its individual components separately; emphasizes interconnections and relationships between elements
The teacher used holistic classification to evaluate student performance, considering academic, behavioral, and social development together.
A professora usou classificação holística para avaliar o desempenho dos alunos, considerando juntos o desenvolvimento acadêmico, comportamental e social.
2. In taxonomy and information science, a classification system that groups items based on their overall characteristics and context rather than isolated features
A holistic classification of books in the library considers genre, audience, theme, and cultural significance together.
Uma classificação holística de livros na biblioteca considera gênero, público, tema e significado cultural em conjunto.
The term 'holistic classification' is gaining prominence in both Brazilian and American educational and business contexts, reflecting a shift from traditional compartmentalized approaches. In Brazil, this concept aligns with contemporary educational reform movements emphasizing integral development (desenvolvimento integral). In the USA, it resonates with progressive education and systems thinking paradigms.
Related Idioms & Phrases
looking at the big picture
seeing the whole puzzle
considering the full context
understanding the interconnectedness
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