reclassification
noun
re·clas·si·fi·ca·tion
(ˌ)rē-ˌkla-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən 
plural reclassifications
: the act or process of classifying something again or anew
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials said chub populations appear steady enough for a legal reclassification from endangered to threatened.—
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This potential reclassification would mean a shift in federal policy as well.
—Joao P. De Aquino, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2024
Turns out, that’s true to the point of reclassification.
—Matt Guzman, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2024
The reclassification comes as the film is set to make another theatrical rerelease in the U.K. for its 60th anniversary.
—Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
Crucially, reclassification isn't full federal legalization.
—Rafi Schwartz, theweek, 9 May 2024
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Joao P. De Aquino, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2024
Turns out, that’s true to the point of reclassification.
—Matt Guzman, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2024
The reclassification comes as the film is set to make another theatrical rerelease in the U.K. for its 60th anniversary.
—Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
Crucially, reclassification isn't full federal legalization.
—Rafi Schwartz, theweek, 9 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for reclassification
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“Reclassification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reclassification. Accessed 20 Aug. 2024.
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