meaning-based classification

[/ˈmiːnɪŋ beɪst ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounpl: meaning-based classifications
classificação baseada em significado
1. A system of categorizing or organizing items, concepts, or data based on their semantic content, conceptual meaning, or interpretive value rather than on formal, structural, or surface-level characteristics
The library implemented a meaning-based classification system that groups books by thematic content rather than alphabetical order.
A biblioteca implementou um sistema de classificação baseada em significado que agrupa livros por conteúdo temático em vez de ordem alfabética.
2. In linguistics and cognitive science, a classification method that relies on the semantic relationships and conceptual connections between linguistic elements
Meaning-based classification of words helps natural language processing systems understand context more effectively.
A classificação baseada em significado de palavras ajuda sistemas de processamento de linguagem natural a entender o contexto mais efetivamente.
3. In information science, a categorization approach that prioritizes the underlying meaning or purpose of information over its structural format
The database uses meaning-based classification to retrieve documents by their conceptual relevance rather than keyword matching alone.
O banco de dados usa classificação baseada em significado para recuperar documentos pela sua relevância conceitual em vez de apenas correspondência de palavras-chave.
This term is predominantly used in academic, scientific, and technical contexts in both Brazilian and American English-speaking communities. It reflects modern approaches to information management and artificial intelligence, gaining prominence with the rise of semantic web technologies and machine learning. In Brazil, this concept is particularly relevant in the context of digital library systems and natural language processing research initiatives.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
semantic classificationconceptual classificationthematic classificationcontent-based classification
Antonyms / Antônimos
formal classificationstructural classificationalphabetical classificationsyntactic classification

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
classificação baseada em significado
Standard term used in academic and technical contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
classificação por significado
Slightly shortened variant commonly used in technology and research sectors
Portugal
classificação semântica ou baseada no significado
Portuguese Portuguese often prefers 'semântica' as the primary term in academic settings
General English (USA)
meaning-based classification
Standard term in information science, linguistics, and computer science literature

Related Words

semantic analysisconceptual mappingthematic groupinginformation retrievalnatural language processingtaxonomyontology

Related Idioms & Phrases

classify by meaning
meaning-driven categorization
semantic-first approach
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