general classification
The term "general classification" can refer to various fields, including sports, biology, and information science, where it is used to organize or rank entities based on specific criteria.
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Definition
B2Cycling
(technical, sports)The overall ranking of riders in a multi-stage race, based on their cumulative time across all stages.
Example
- The cyclist leads the general classification after winning three stages.
- He was awarded the yellow jersey for being first in the general classification.
C1Biology
(technical, academic)The hierarchical system of categorizing living organisms based on shared characteristics and evolutionary relationships.
Example
- The general classification of this species places it in the family Felidae.
- Biologists use general classification to organize the diversity of life.
B2Information Science
(technical, academic)The process of assigning documents or items to categories based on their content or characteristics.
Example
- The librarian used a general classification system to organize the books.
- General classification helps in efficiently retrieving information from large datasets.
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