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classification
The process or result of sorting objects, people, or information into specific groups or classes based on shared characteristics.
Die Klassifizierung der Bücher in der Bibliothek erleichtert die Suche.
The classification of the books in the library makes the search easier.
The word is derived from the verb 'klassifizieren' (to classify). The ending '-ung' forms nouns from verbs, and these nouns are always feminine. This process is very common in German (e.g., planen → die Planung).
Die Klassifizierung der Dokumente dauert mehrere Stunden.
The classification of the documents takes several hours.
When you want to name the criteria for the division, you use the preposition 'nach' (according to) followed by the dative. This describes what the classification is based on.
Die Klassifizierung der Tiere erfolgt nach ihrer Art und Gattung.
The classification of the animals is done according to their species and genus.
'Klassifizierung' (classification) is often combined with the verbs 'vornehmen' (to carry out) or 'durchführen' (to conduct) when describing the process of sorting things into categories. These verbs are more formal than 'machen' (to do / make).
Ein Expertenteam wird die Klassifizierung der Funde vornehmen.
A team of experts will carry out the classification of the finds.
This word belongs to formal written language and technical language, especially in science, administration, and technology. It is used less often in normal everyday conversation.
Für die wissenschaftliche Studie ist eine exakte Klassifizierung der Daten notwendig.
For the scientific study, an exact classification of the data is necessary.
assignment / allocation
Both words can refer to placing an object in a group. Zuordnung highlights the specific relationship between an individual object and an already defined group, while Klassifizierung refers to the process of grouping things according to shared characteristics. Use Zuordnung for an individual case and Klassifizierung for the systematic process.
Die Klassifizierung der Fotos nach gemeinsamen Motiven dauert mehrere Stunden.
Classifying the photos according to common subjects takes several hours.
Die Zuordnung dieses Fotos zur Gruppe „Urlaub“ ist schnell erledigt.
Assigning this photo to the “Vacation” group is quickly done.
