reclassification

American

[ree-klas-uh-fi-kay-shuhn] / riˌklæs ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /

noun

the act of reclassifying something, or the new category or status assigned to it by this act.

Example Sentences

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Exploiting this front-running opportunity is simple: Just invest in Vietnamese stocks in anticipation of the substantial inflow of new cash once the country’s reclassification takes effect.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

In the prep sports mecca of Southern California, at least 15 schools and academies now advertise reclassification for eighth-graders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

Especially concerning is a 2019 reclassification of some restricted funds.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2025

To confirm the reclassification, Quinn used X-ray imaging on multiple specimens.

From Science Daily • Oct. 31, 2025

Alone of the ‘little people’, leprechauns can speak, though they have never requested reclassification as ‘beings’.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling

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