The act of grouping items or people into categories based on shared characteristics, or the category itself.
“The diagram divides visitors into three classifications: student, senior, and general public.”
“Each classification in the fee schedule has a different set of eligibility requirements.”
In Reading Part 2 diagrams, categories are often organized by classification (e.g., membership types, fee levels, age groups). Scan column or row headers first to identify each classification before matching details to the question. Recognizing the classification system quickly helps you locate the right section of the chart under time pressure.
Synonyms: category, grouping, categorization