Klasipikasyon

classification; categorizationnoun

Alternative meanings

classification; categorization; grouping by classes; sorting by type; division into categories; ranking depending on context

Pronunciation

klah-see-pee-kah-SYON

Root and affixes

Borrowed and adapted from Spanish clasificación. It is related to klasipikar, to classify, and klase, class or type. For classification as a position in a list or competition, ranggo may also be used.

Variants or conjugations

klasipikasyon; pagklasipikar; klasipikar; klase; kategoriya; ranggo

Related words and expressions

klasipikar = to classify; klase = class or type; kategoriya = category; grupo = group; ranggo = rank or ranking; lista = list

Meaning and usage notes

Klasipikasyon works for classification by categories, types, or classes. If talking about sports standings, school ranking, or position in a table, ranggo or ranking may sound more specific depending on the sentence.