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   class

   /klɑːs/

   noun

   • 1. a set or category of things having some property or attribute in common and differentiated from others by kind, type, or quality: "it has good accommodation for a hotel of this class" Similar kindsorttypeordervarietygenrebrandspeciesgenusfamilygenerationbreedstraindenominationstampilkkidneystylecastgrainmouldstripetechnical:phylum
   • ▪ a principal taxonomic grouping that ranks above order and below phylum or division, such as Mammalia or Insecta.
   • ▪ a division of candidates according to merit in a university examination: British "he received a third class in literae humaniores" Similar categorygraderatingclassificationgroupgroupingbracketsetdivision
   • 2. a system of ordering society whereby people are divided into sets based on perceived social or economic status: "people who are socially disenfranchised by class" Similar social divisionsocial ordersocial stratumranklevelechelongroupgroupingsetcastesocial statusposition/standing in societysocial hierarchypecking ordervarnaarchaic:estatesphereconditiondegree
   • ▪ a social division based on social or economic status: "the ruling class"
   • ▪ the rich or educated. archaic
   • ▪ impressive stylishness in appearance or behaviour: informal "she's got class—she looks like a princess" Similar stylestylishnesselegancechicsophisticationtasterefinementqualityexcellencedistinctionmeritprestigesavoir fairesavoir vivrehumorous:couth
   • 3. a group of students or pupils who are taught together: "selected pupils act as representatives for the whole class" Similar formstudy groupschool groupsetstreambandyeargrade
   • ▪ an occasion when pupils meet with their teacher for instruction; a lesson: "I was late for a class" Similar lessonperiodperiod of instructionseminartutorialworkshop
   • ▪ a course of instruction: "I took classes in Indian music"
   • ▪ all of the college or school students of a particular year: North American "the class of 1999"

   verb

   • 1. assign or regard as belonging to a particular category: "conduct which is classed as criminal"

   adjective

   • 1. showing stylish excellence: informal "he's a class player"

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in class (sense 3 of the noun)): from Latin classis ‘a division of the Roman people, a grade, or a class of pupils’.

   Scrabble Points: 7

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   The meaning of CLASS is a body of students meeting regularly to study the same subject. How to use class in a sentence.

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   Class definition: a number of persons or things regarded as forming a group by reason of common attributes, characteristics, qualities, or traits; kind; sort. See examples of CLASS used in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCLASS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CLASS definition: 1. a group of students who are taught together at school, college, or university: 2. a period of…. Learn more.

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   1. A set, collection, group, or configuration containing members regarded as having certain attributes or traits in common; a kind or category. 2. A division based on quality, rank, or grade, as: a. A grade of mail: a package sent third class. b. A quality of accommodation on public transport: tourist class. 3.

   1.	Class - A Collection Of Things Sharing A ...
   2.	class - a body of students who are taught ...
   3.	class - people having the same social, ...
   4.	class - education imparted in a series of ...
   5.	class - a league ranked by quality; "he ...

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6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCLASS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A class is a group of pupils or students who are taught together. He had to spend about six months in a class with younger students. Reducing class sizes should be a top priority.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › classClass - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   noun. a body of students who are taught together. “early morning classes are always sleepy” synonyms: course, form, grade.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › classCLASS | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   CLASS definition: 1. a group of students who have lessons together: 2. a period of time in which students are taught…. Learn more.