sub-classification
[/sʌbˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: sub-classifications / subclassificações
subclassificação
1. A classification that is subordinate to or nested within a larger classification system; a secondary level of categorization within a primary classification
The library uses a sub-classification system to organize books within each major subject category.
A biblioteca utiliza um sistema de subclassificação para organizar livros dentro de cada categoria de assunto principal.
2. A subdivision or secondary category created by dividing a primary classification into more specific groupings
In biological taxonomy, species represent a sub-classification of the genus category.
Na taxonomia biológica, as espécies representam uma subclassificação da categoria de gênero.
The term is primarily used in academic, scientific, administrative, and organizational contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is particularly common in library science, biological taxonomy, business organization, and information management systems. In Brazil, it is frequently employed in educational institutions and government administrative structures.
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