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classification
The systematic division or arrangement of objects, living beings, or concepts into classes or groups based on shared features.
Die biologische Klassifikation teilt Lebewesen in Reich, Stamm, Klasse, Ordnung, Familie, Gattung und Art ein.
Biological classification divides living beings into kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.
'Klassifikation' (classification) is the noun corresponding to the verb 'klassifizieren' (to classify). The ending '-ation' is typical for nouns that describe a process or the result of an action and are often derived from verbs ending in '-ieren'.
Die Klassifikation der Dokumente dauerte mehrere Stunden.
The classification of the documents took several hours.
To state the criterion for the division, the preposition 'nach' (+ dative) is almost always used. To name the objects that are being classified, you use the genitive or 'von' (+ dative).
Die Klassifikation nach Gefahrenstufen ist gesetzlich vorgeschrieben.
Classification according to hazard levels is required by law.
In connection with 'Klassifikation' (classification), the verbs 'vornehmen' (to carry out), 'erstellen' (to create), or 'durchführen' (to conduct) are often used to describe the process of dividing things into groups.
Ein Expertenteam hat eine neue Klassifikation der Krankheiten vorgenommen.
A team of experts carried out a new classification of the diseases.
assignment / allocation
'die Zuordnung' and 'die Klassifikation' both have to do with putting things into an order or system. With 'die Zuordnung', you connect an element with a person, group, or category, for example a task with an employee. 'die Klassifikation' is more systematic: many things are divided into classes or groups based on shared features. Learners may confuse the words because in both cases something is assigned to a group. In practice: 'Zuordnung' fits better for individual connections, while 'Klassifikation' fits better for a whole system of organization.
Die Klassifikation der Tiere im Biologieunterricht hilft der Klasse, Gemeinsamkeiten zu erkennen.
The classification of animals in biology class helps the class recognize similarities.
Bei der Zuordnung der Aufgaben achtet Frau Müller darauf, wer schon Erfahrung hat.
When assigning the tasks, Ms. Müller pays attention to who already has experience.