classification
noun [ U ]
uk/ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ usthe process of organizing things such as jobs or products into particular groups based on their type:
Second-tier employees currently start at $7.55 to $11.05 an hour, depending on the job classification.
TRANSPORT
the process of checking a ship's condition and equipment in order to make certain that they are safe and meet the official standards of the shipping industry:
Ship classification is essential to the safe-guarding of life, property, and the environment