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classification
Noun
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A classification the system of groups that are based on the characteristics of the group members.
Linnaeus was known for his system of plant classification, which ordered plants according to their sexual parts.
The Library of Congress Classification puts these books together.
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Classification is the process of organizing things into groups based on their characteristics.
The information that was originally on our website was based on an earlier classification.
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A classification is one group of things that have similar characteristics.
The raises are going out mostly to employees in different skill classifications.
of
Preposition
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Made using.
It is a house of cards.
the
Determiner
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Used, instead of a, to reference something specific, already known to exist.
Compare "I read a book." and "I read the book."
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Used with a stress, to show that the word following is special.
Are you the John Smith that I went to school with?
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Used with an adjective that acts like a noun to mean all of the people concerned
The poor are always with us.
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Used with superlatives forms of adjectives and adverbs.
You are the best.
purpose
Noun
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A purpose is reason for doing something or for existing.
Coal is used for only three purposes: heating houses, generating electricity and making steel.
The main purpose of the visit was to see the new building.
purpose
Verb
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If you purpose to do something, you plan on doing it.
non
Prefix
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non or non- means the same as not, but makes not part of the word it changes. When you add non- to a word it makes that word mean the opposite.
That drink is non-alcoholic, it has no alcohol in it.
He is a non-believer; he does not believe at all.
profit
Noun
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A profit is money made that is over the total amount spent on the thing being sold.
profit
Verb
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If someone profits from something, they benefit from it; they gain from it.
institution
Noun
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A custom or practice of a society or community.
The institution of marriage is present in many cultures but its details vary widely across them.
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An institution is a large group of people who work together for a specific purpose. Examples include hospitals, universities, and banks.
Banks, insurance companies and other financial institutions are already offering internet services.
serving
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noun
(= service)
the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone
he accepted service of the subpoena
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noun
(= helping, portion)
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
the helpings were all small
his portion was larger than hers
there's enough for two servings each
household
Noun
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A group of people who live together; the group may or may not be a family. A household may also be an individual living alone.
How many people are there in your household?