classification technique
noun phraseUK /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən tɛkˈniːk/
US /ˌklæsəfəˈkeɪʃən tɛkˈnik/
A way of sorting things into groups by what they are like.
The scientist used a classification technique to put the animals into groups.
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2. A computer method that teaches a machine to put data into groups.
The app uses a classification technique to tell cats from dogs in photos.
3. A way of arranging library books or items by type.
The librarian explained the classification technique used to shelve the books.
4. A step in science for grouping plants or animals by shared features.
Students learned a classification technique to identify different leaves.