classification scheme

noun

The descriptive information for an arrangement or division of objects into groups based on characteristics which the objects have in common.

Meanings

nounclassification scheme (plural classification schemes)

plural classification schemes

  1. The descriptive information for an arrangement or division of objects into groups based on characteristics which the objects have in common.

Translations

Romanian schemă de clasificare
  • schemă de clasificaredescriptive information for an arrangement or division of objects into groups based on characteristics which the objects have in common
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