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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.
hot
Adjective
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Something that is hot is high in temperature.
The sun is very hot.
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Someone who is hot is sexually attractive.
Woah, that woman is hot!
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Something that is hot is very radioactive.
The atoll is the hottest on Earth.
line
Noun
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A mark that is long, straight and very thin.
She drew a line down the middle of the page to divide the page into two parts.
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A row.
Put the buttons in a straight line on the front of the shirt.
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A row of people who are waiting for something in order; a queue.
You got here last, so you have to stand at the back of the line.
line
Verb
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Someone lines things up when they put them in a straight line or row.
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Someone lines something up when they put it just in the right place or at the edge of something.
Line up the end of the piece of wood with the edge of the table.
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Someone lines up when they start waiting in a line (queue) with other people.
Everyone line up here, please, and I'll help you one at a time.
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Someone lines something when they mark it with one or more lines.
Please line the pitch before the match.
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Someone lines something when they add an inside layer of material (liner) to it.